Can you explain to me the effect catnip has on cats? Why do they get crazy when they sniff it?
Can you explain to me the effect catnip has on cats? Why do they get crazy when they sniff it?
user
That’s a good question.  It turns out that the main active ingredient in catnip is a substance called “nepetalactone”.  It has an interesting effect on the feline nervous system because it mimics the pheromone that can be found in a female cat in heat.
assistant
That's interesting. Does it affect all types of felines, even lions or bobcats?
user