Many cat owners, having watched videos of the funny behavior of these animals after taking valerian, think: maybe they should treat their pets with this remedy?
That is why it is so important to know that the drug is prohibited to give to cats. You will find out why from this article.
Prohibited remedy: to give cats valerian or not
The smell of this plant is really capable of attracting cats, and all because it contains substances similar to sex hormones, but at the same time having a destructive effect on the health of the animal.
The most pronounced reaction to valerian is demonstrated by sexually mature cats.
The smell of valerian causes a narcotic effect in them: as a result of consumption, the animal exhibits inadequacy, at best rolling on the floor and drooling, and at worst - tearing and breaking things, howling, leaving marks in inappropriate places and even attacking people.
Sometimes cats experience real hallucinations.
If you see your pet having convulsions, foaming at the mouth, and rolling eyes, it means an overdose has occurred. In such a situation, immediately take your pet to the doctor so that you don’t have to mourn him.
Long-term use of valerian can lead to exhaustion of the body and mental disorders. The use of alcohol tincture in cats causes liver disease, kidney failure and stomach ulcers.
Previously, we talked about what a cat’s ears can signal.
