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Q: I recently purchased some catnip from the store, and when I gave it to my cat he went nuts! He’s never had it before, so I got a little freaked out and stopped giving it to him. Is it bad for him?

DEAR JOAN: Can catnip be calming to cats? Our cats often seek out their catnip fish or catnip banana to sleep on. One cat, when he’s stressed by the other cat eating his food or bullying him, seems to ...

Here are four things every cat lover should know about this mysterious plant that preoccupies our furry friends! 1. Catnip is an actual plant. A member of the mint family, Nepeta cataria L. (aka ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Svetlana Popova When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you ...