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 & What Does It Do to My Cat?
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What Does Catnip Do For A Cat? - Kate's K9 Pet Care
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What Is Catnip? Why Cats Like It
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Catnip for cats - All about the plant and its effects
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Catnip Seeds, Nepeta cataria
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What is Catnip? How does it affect Cats?
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What Is Catnip? What Does Catnip Do to Cats?
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What Is Catnip and Why Is It Good For Cats? - Resources
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Backyard Gardener - Catnip and Catmint - September 20, 2017
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What is Catnip?
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Is Catnip Bad for Cats? Understanding Risks and Benefits
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What is catnip and how does it work? - Trusty Food for Pets
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What is Catnip and Why do Cats Love it? – Virginia Beach SPCA
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Answering the top 5 questions about catnip