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Catnip: Article about catnip and how it affects cats.Catnip: HDW Enterprises and Foothill Felines Bengals - Article about catnip, the aphrodisiac adored by cats everywhere, but a surprisingly versatile herb as well.
Catnip: Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine - entry on toxic plant website.
Catnip: Purdue guide to aromatic and medicinal plants.
Catnip (Nepeta spp.): Article on types of catnip, reaerch on catnip, and how to grow catnip.
Catnip Repels Mosquitoes More Effectively Than DEET: ScienceDaily Magazine - 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?: Discussion of which cats respond to catnip, and how it should be handled for best response.
Fun for Cats: Catnip -- Fun or Dangerous?: Article on catnip and how it affects cats.
Growing Catnip: Tips for cultivating catnip.
How does catnip work?: How Stuff Works - article on how catnip works, Why it is only for cats, and whether it works on tigers, and leopards.
Nepeta Cataria: Information on pharmacognosy of catnip.
The Catnip Response: informational article from the Tomball Veterinary Clinic in Texas.
The Truth About Catnip: Article on the effects of catnip on the feline, and use catnip for behavioral problems in cats.
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.
