My cat is fascinated when people brush their teeth. She will come right up and stick her head into your personal space. I thought she was curious about the strange brushing activity, but then I acquired some Body Shop Peppermint Food Lotion. As soon as I started applying it, she came sniffing around into my general vicinity, trying to track down the scent. Then she started puzzling over my feet. “Ah ha!” thought I. “It is the peppermint she likes!” A few web clicks later, I verified that catnip is indeed in the mint family.