Cats' strange reactions to catnip make it a better insect repellent

ScienceDaily
Jun 14, 2022, 4:26 pm206 pts
Anyone who has seen a cat experience catnip knows that it makes them go a bit wild -- they rub in it, roll on it, chew it, and lick it aggressively. It is widely accepted that this plant, and its Asian counterpart, silvervine, have intoxicative properties, but this might not be the only reason that cats rub on…

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