ScienceJapanese researchers see stronger reaction despite Western herb having more of key compoundCats vastly preferred silver vine in the experiments even though catnip was found to have a higher concentration of the compound that attracts them. (Iwate University)AYAKA FUKUSHIMAMay 22, 2026 00:55 JSTTOKYO -- When cats are given the choice between catnip and the Asian plant silver vine, they overwhelmingly choose the latter, Japanese researchers have found, a finding that could deepen our understanding of the relationship between cat behavior and scent.
Cats find silver vine more potent than catnip: Japan study
Japanese researchers see stronger reaction despite Western herb having more of key compound
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