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Cats and valerian

Cats and valerian

Why do cats love valerian? To answer this question, let's first understand the plant and its properties.

Valerian officinalis (Valeriana officinalis) - is familiar to all for its mild sedative effect, but only a few know what this plant looks like and where it lives.


Valerian can be found in the forest, in the meadow, near the river bank, on the plains and in the mountains. This perennial plant grows up to 1 m in height and has odd-pinnate leaves.

From June to August, valerian is decorated with small white flowers with a pink tint, collected in tight umbrella-shaped inflorescences.

The flowers exude a fragrant aroma that is carried over a very long distance.

Valerian use

This herb has long been known for its soothing properties.

In addition, the action of the medicinal plant has a beneficial effect on the work of the cardiovascular system, improving blood circulation and saturating the cells of the body with oxygen.

This mild antispasmodic agent helps relieve spasms of the gastrointestinal tract.

What Valerian Cures:

  • - neurosis;
  • - migraine;
  • - hysteria;
  • - insomnia;
  • - flatulence;
  • - tachycardia;
  • - esophageal spasms;
  • - thyroid disease.

Valuable healing substances are contained in the roots of the flower, which are collected in the second year of life in autumn. After processing, medicinal tinctures and tablets are prepared from the dried rhizomes.

The root of a perennial herb is famous for its rich content of nutrients: trace elements, essential oils, vitamins, polysaccharides, tannins, hatinin.

The drug is prescribed as an adjuvant to relieve epileptic seizures, to prevent stress and restore psychological balance.

A significant result from taking valerian tinctures and tablets is noted after a long course of administration. The exact dose and duration of treatment can be prescribed by the attending physician, since each case has its own medication regimen.

Our ancestors used valerian as a perfumery and cosmetic product, perfumes, oils, and aromatic bath products were made from the roots of the flower.

In addition to medicinal properties, some types of valerian look attractive and can be used to equip a personal plot.

For example, a bright representative: kentrantus or valerian red, blooms very beautifully and adorns alpine hills, paved paths or stone steps with its presence.

Magnificent compositions are created using this decorative flower. Valerian red looks good both in splendid isolation and in combination with other perennials. The most successful neighbors of kentranthus: sage, adonis, mordovnik.

Cats and Valerian

It is not for nothing that cats are credited with the discovery of the medicinal benefits of this fragrant herb. Fluffy pets are incredibly attracted by the characteristic valerian smell, they fall into wild delight if they manage to get the rhizomes of the plant. It is impossible to tear them off the bottle with valerian infusion, once having tried it, the cat will again beg for the fragrant herb.

What attracts valerian cats and is it safe for the health of cute pets?

Valerian effect on cats

This plant contains essential oils that stimulate the central nervous system and provoke a fireworks of hormones in animals. Therefore, unlike humans, cats do not calm down after trying valerian, but fall into a state of euphoria and excitement. This is due to a sharp increase in the level of sex hormones in the body of mature felines.

Cats and kittens react more calmly to medicinal herbs, in most cases indifferently.

An adult cat, under the influence of valerian, begins to behave inappropriately: it rushes around the apartment like a madman, makes a wild shout, rolls on the floor, ruffles its fur, tears the wallpaper or even throws itself on its owners, for reasons known only to him.

The tailed sly who has managed to lick at least a couple of drops of valerian drops or chew the root of the fragrant herb behaves like a drunken person: he has fun, gets depressed or gets into a fight.

So do not fall under the clawed paw of your pet when he is in this state, sit out in a secluded place, literally after 40 minutes the rampage will stop and the rowdy will fall asleep soundly for a couple of hours at least.

It is believed that the smell of valerian reminds males of the pheromones of females, which is why they go so crazy as soon as they smell it.

Never give the drug to your furry friend for the sake of a joke or an experiment, you do not drink Viagra if you have to spend the night all alone, so the cat does not need such a pathogen. Even formidable lions and ferocious tigers are unable to resist the enchanting scent of valerian. There is certainly no time for jokes here ...

Feline alcoholism

Valerian very quickly causes addiction in cats, having tried it once, your pet will desperately beg for a heady treat. But be careful, don't let the cat feast on valerian unnecessarily. Its effect is comparable to that of a drug; improper use can cause a number of complications that will turn into very unpleasant consequences for the health of your pet.


If you want to pamper your furry with something, buy him a toy with catnip filling. Reliably wired grass will not enter the animal's body, and interest in new fun will last much longer than in the previous ones. A cute pet will like to play with a fragrant toy, and this will only have a positive effect on behavior and health. The cat will be busy and happy with the pastime in your absence, besides, thanks to active games, it will maintain a beautiful shape.

When to give Valerian to cats

Nevertheless, in some cases, veterinarians attribute the intake of valerian to cats: to relieve cramps in the gastrointestinal tract or as a tonic for pronounced lethargy in behavior.

Important: Just do not prescribe treatment for your cats on your own, for this there are specialists who, based on the examination, will diagnose and prescribe the correct treatment.

Let your pets delight with a pleasant purr, playful mood and excellent health.

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