What is catnip?
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There’s something about the smell of catnip that drives cats crazy. The plant it comes from, Nepeta cataria, is a herbaceous member of the mint family, native to Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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What is Catnip and What Does it Do to Cats?
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What is Catnip & What Does It Do to My Cat?
Your favorite feline will purr-fectly adore fresh catnip. Add it to your garden bed or plant it in a container for inside kitties, and watch them go
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Why Do Cats Like Catnip?
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What is Catnip & What Does It Do to My Cat?