The chemical nepetalactone causes a euphoric feeling when cats rub, lick, or chew on it. If you're harvesting catnip for a calming tea, or just trimming it back because it's gotten too tall for ...

People originally drank catnip as a relaxing tea, but in modern times it's mainly used as a recreational drug for cats. Here's how catnip can affect your cat and how much you should give them.