Everything Pet Parents Need to Know About Catnip

What is Catnip? Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is an herb from the mint family that has extraordinary effects on many cats. The plant contains nepetalactone, an essential oil that triggers a playful and euphoric reaction in felines. Interestingly, not all cats respond to catnip; sensitivity is inherited, with about 70% of cats showing an affinity [...]

Everything Pet Parents Need to Know About Catnip2026-07-12T04:17:41+00:00

Why Cats Go Crazy for Catnip

Catnip is well-known, but not everyone knows what kind of plant it is or how the science behind it influences a cat's mood and behavior. This blog will explain how this plant works, why cats go crazy for it, and whether there is such a thing as too much catnip for a cat. Catmint, cutworm, field [...]

Why Cats Go Crazy for Catnip2026-07-12T20:45:18+00:00

Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?

Why Do Cats Sleep So Much? The answer to the question, "Why do cats sleep so much?" ultimately leads to one recurring answer: They are natural predators. Typically, cats sleep 15 hours a day, and can stretch its sleep to 20 hours. However, there are other factors that contribute to the ongoing daily 'catnaps' [...]

Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?2026-07-12T22:29:58+00:00
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