There is a remedy that can drive almost any cat crazy and the vast majority of cats. This is valerian. As soon as your pet smells at least a faint smell, he forgets about everything in the world, begins to behave erratically, beg for valerian from the owner and, in general, becomes very excited. True, there are cats that are indifferent to this plant, but this is rare.
Valerian officinalis is not for nothing called meow in the people, as well as cat root or cat grass. Cats and cats are especially influenced by this plant. Having felt his smell, they begin to behave excitedly and sometimes even extremely inadequately. The violent reaction is explained by euphoria and an increase in the level of hormones that valerian calls out in cats. They roll on the floor, purr and rub loudly, but they can also fall into a kind of stupor. As a rule, after a while the animal falls asleep. The reason is that valerian contains special essential oils that smell similar to the enzymes that a cat secretes during estrus. This is especially attractive to cats, provokes in them a significant hormonal release, so even usually calm animals begin to behave like crazy. She coldly ignores the smell of valerian on cats. Rare cats and cats are cool to the aroma of Valerian officinalis, but there are those who generally ignore its smell. But only until the owner allows the pet to try this plant. In this case, there is a great risk that the animal will become addicted, constantly begging for valerian from a person. Many zoologists believe that the plant acts like a drug on cats and is addictive. But sometimes it is used for medicinal purposes. If your pet has heart failure, problems with the digestive system, or excessive lethargy, then the veterinarian may prescribe quite a bit of valerian. It should be remembered that an overdose is very bad for the health of the animal. In no case do not exceed the dosage indicated by the doctor, since in large quantities the plant causes a narcotic sleep, and if you give too much of it, the pet may even die. Another plant has a similar effect on cats: catnip.
