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Public Opinion: My cat's reaction to catnip freaked me out. Is it bad for him? My cat's reaction to catnip freaked me out.
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Is it bad for him? Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter answers your pet-related questions every week in Ask the Shelter. A cat owner seeks advice on catnip after her cat had a freaky reaction to it. Another reader asks ...
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Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip and catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the mint family, native to southern and eastern Europe, northern parts of the Middle East, and Central Asia. What is catnip? Dr. Heather Hoffmann discusses why cats like catnip, how catnip works, and how to give catnip to your cat. What Is Catnip and What Does It Do to Cats?
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- PetMD Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial plant that can be easily cultivated across most of North America. Recognizable by its square stems and triangular to oval, gray-green leaves, catnip blooms from late spring to early fall with small, white flowers marked with light purple. What is catnip? Veterinarians explain how it affects your cat and the science behind common behaviors like sniffing, eating, and rolling around in it.