Not all cats are affected by catnip. According to Cat Behavior Associates, the “catnip response” is hereditary, and one-third of all cats lack the gene that enables them to feel the high.

Europeans in the 1400s regularly drank teas made from catnip, with the herb earning a medicinal application for treatment of colic and flatulence.

Our favorite are Yeowww My Cats Balls, which are made from durable canvas, stuffed with potent catnip, and just the right size for pawing, nudging, and chasing.

The Potaroma Jungle Animals catnip toys variety pack comes with a lion, an owl, a fox, and two fish, all of which are stuffed with plush cotton filling and catnip that will drive your cat wild ...

Researchers from Iwate University in Japan have found that when cats damage catnip, much higher amounts of strong insect repellents are released.

The popular herb can give felines a marijuana-like high for up to 15 minutes.