There's a scientific reason for the feline reaction: Catnip contains the oil nepetalactone, which binds to the cat's olfactory receptors in the nose and throat and causes a euphoric reaction for cats.

You can get loose catnip, or buy catnip toys or spray. "Catnip can be enjoyable for a lot of cats, the best way to find out if your cat likes it is to give them some and carefully gauge their ...