Catnip is associated with cats, but not always. Actually catnip is a nickname for a plant that comes from the mint family. For a cat, catnip is like one too many martinis. The reaction may be wild and crazy or totally oblivious in that classic “who cares” manner that cats do so well.

Dog agility is a fast-rising sport anyone can join, and you can get started by joining your area’s local club and taking your dog out to perform in your area. And while the United States Dog Agility Association does not have the same recall as the NBA, NFL or MLB, you just might want to enter it once you get good enough at the sport.

Using the power of the sun to provide heat or light in your home can be done a couple of ways. But are you aware that lizards can teach you a few things about solar energy?

Dogs go beyond one’s standard definition of a pet. It is a friend one can always count on when things go wrong and no one seems to care. There’s more to taking care of a dog than feeding it and making it part of your family. It is also important to keep your dog in tip-top shape.

Are you getting a dog for your kids? Do you know that there are so much more to dogs than playing fetch, rolling over, and playing dead?

Rarely people will think about who will take care of their pets if they could no longer do so. Although agonizing to consider this possibility, by making a plan now, you can alleviate the stress and strain down the road.

An exotic pet certainly seems to suit some people, and you may feel that it would be the ideal accessory to go with your designer labels and cosmopolitan lifestyle. Think it through before you rush out to find your exotic pet.