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Catnip: Article about catnip and how it affects cats.

Catnip: All about CATNIP, the aphrodisiac adored by cats everywhere, but a surprisingly versatile herb as well, by HDW Enterprises and Foothill Felines Bengals.

Catnip: Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine - entry on toxic plant website.

Catnip: Purdue guide to aromatic and medicinal plants.

Catnip (Nepeta spp.): Previous issues of weekly features and columns.

Catnip Repels Mosquitoes More Effectively Than DEET: Researchers report that nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET the compound used in most commercial insect repellents.

Catnip: Why Do Some Cats Love It and Others Leave It?: Some cats like and respond to catnip and others do not for several reasons.

Fun for Cats: Catnip -- Fun or Dangerous?: The goal of Cats International is to provide information on feline behavior including training techniques and behavior modification. Problems such as destructive scratching, inappropriate elimination or housesoiling, and aggression have been successfully treated. Humane education involving an und...

Growing Catnip: Tips for cultivating catnip.

How does catnip work?: What exactly is catnip? How does it work?

Nepeta Cataria: Domain Name And Hosting Services

USDA Fact Sheet on Catnip: Information on medicinal properties, non-medicinal uses, natural habitat, cultivation, harvest, storage, processing, marketing, conservation and management of catnip. [PDF format]

What is Catnip?: ProVet Healthcare article on active ingredients and common effects of catnip.