This EurekAlert! Science News just shared that not only is Catnip a Fun Food for felines, it also protects them from mosquito bites. The key pleasure component in catnip is nepetalactone which cats (house & jungle) adore but mosquitoes hate!
This hard to spell ingredient is an intoxicating chemical for cats that ALSO repels mosquitoes that can carry some of the worst diseases (yellow fever, Zika, Dengue). AND it looks like it could work for both humans & cats. Repellent properties not Endorphin Inducing properties…
Another example of a “Do Good” Fun Food!
Whitney's Fun Food Suggestions! 