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.

If you're a cat lover, you know that your furry friends can go absolutely wild for a sprinkling of catnip, the green herb that can be found in many cat toys or even grown in your own garden.

Credit: Getty Images/Svetlana Popova When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you sprinkled on the floor, it’s pretty common to wonder, "does catnip get cats high?”. After all ...

When you’re watching your cat play with some catnip you sprinkled on the floor, it’s pretty common to wonder, "does catnip get cats high?”. After all, the way cats roll around and act silly ...

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – A Pembroke Park business owner is facing a felony charge after he displayed a revolver at another man who had been giving cats treats and water, according to court ...

Holding the jacket closed with one hand to block out the slight chill, Cat paired her stylish ensemble with a blue floral blouse and light-blue denim jeans. Strolling barefoot on the sandy shore ...