Valerian root tincture is a mild sedative. But many cats react to the smell of valerian very violently, incredibly excited and falling into real euphoria. What makes them behave this way and is this harmless drug for humans harmful to animals?
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The violent reaction of representatives of felines to valerian is due to the fact that the smell of this plant is similar to the smell of pheromones contained in the urine of flowing cats. But, if the smell of someone else's animal usually causes sexual arousal or an aggressive reaction, in the case of valerian, everything is much more complicated.
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On many cats and cats, valerian has an exciting effect, while not only the emotional background changes, but also the hormonal one. Veterinarians believe that valerian affects the central nervous system of cats and leads to changes in perception of reality, acting as a hard drug.
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The behavior of a cat "under valerian" can be very different. Some animals show signs of sexual arousal, some begin to "hooligan": running around the house, tearing wallpaper, and so on. Sometimes cats panic and may be afraid of sounds for several days after taking the drug.
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Valerian can also cause hallucinations in cats: in this case, the animal can run away from an invisible enemy or pursue an imaginary game. There are also outbreaks of aggression, when an affectionate domestic cat turns into a wild uncontrollable animal that can cling to its owners with its teeth and claws.
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Valerian very quickly becomes addictive in cats. One of the reasons for this is that the root of the plant contains actinidin, a substance that causes addiction not only in domestic cats, but also in large representatives of the feline family. In addition, banal alcoholism is not excluded: cats react most sharply to alcohol tincture of valerian. At the same time, animals have no resistance to alcohol, so they become "drunkards" the first time.
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At the same time, the passion of cats for valerian is not universal: about 30% of cats and about 60% of cats react to the smell of this plant. Kittens that have not reached puberty are either completely indifferent to the smell of this drug or avoid it.
