
CATS & CATNIP
Catnip, scientifically known as Nepeta cataria, is a herb that induces a range of behaviours in cats. The active compound in catnip is nepetalactone, which interacts with the olfactory receptors in a cat’s nose. When a cat sniffs catnip, nepetalactone binds to receptors that stimulate sensory neurons, leading to the








