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Catnip is supposed to be, like, the one thing every single cat loves, right? We might like to think that it's us, their parents, but it's not. It's catnip. No matter what, they'll come running! The ...

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I came across some interesting information about a tea I've never heard of: Catnip tea. I love tea, especially ones I've never tried before. So, I was wondering, can I use the stuff we give our cat?

A combo of catnip and lemon balm makes an excellent soothing calming tea (Photo: Shutterstock) I do not have a cat, but if I did, I would grow catnip or catmint, a perennial herb from the mint family ...

Catnip is a natural herb, similar to mint, that used to be used as a relaxing tea, but these days it is mainly used for cats. There are many ways to give your pet catnip, whether it be in toys, in a ...

Everyone knows that cats go crazy over catnip. But what is it about this herb that makes cats lose their minds? Read on to find out more. Catnip is a type of plant that is scientifically known as ...

Catnip is one plant that has a special ability to send some cats into a euphoric frenzy. But what exactly is catnip, and why does it have such a dramatic effect on our cats? The secret behind catnip's ...

Sedative nervine herbs, like catnip, are great for calming your nervous system and ensuring a better night's sleep. Here's how to use them. Nervines, or the herbs that work to nourish, calm, and ...