On the Internet you can find a lot of funny videos showing the reactions of various cats to valerian. In some cases, pet owners provide this drug to their animals for fun. Many cats who have tried the taste of valerian immediately display unusual behavior, which gives their owners a lot of positive emotions. But how exactly does this mysterious liquid affect the animal’s body? Let’s look into this.
After carefully studying the nervous system and physical structure of the cat, scientists came to surprising conclusions. It turns out that valerian contains an odor very similar to the pheromones present in the urine of a sexually mature adult cat.
This plant stimulates hormonal and emotional levels, causing them to change. Since valerian strongly affects the central nervous system of cats, it distorts the animal’s perception of reality, which causes them to behave unpredictably.
What happens to a cat after taking valerian?
Within minutes of consuming this “wake-up drug,” a calm house cat turns into an active reveler. The behavior of each cat may be different, but it is not surprising to see your furry pet purring, tirelessly crawling across the floor, excitedly tearing curtains and wallpaper, and also marking in corners.
Valerian is a drug for cats that can cause various hallucinations in the animal. The cat may attack an imaginary enemy or run away from a supposed predator.
The consequences of using valerian in cats can be serious. It is easy to get cats addicted to this drug as they are overly sensitive to it, similar to alcoholics and alcoholics. Valerian root is known to be infused with alcohol, and since cats have no defense against alcohol, they can quickly become “drunk.” The use of valerian can lead to the development of various diseases in cats, such as stomach ulcers, kidney failure, as well as lethargy and liver disease.
The danger is that if the cat took a dose of valerian tablets or drops and soon after went into deep sleep, this could be a sign of an overdose. In this case, you must immediately contact a veterinary clinic, otherwise the pet may die.
Exceptions exist, and in some cases, veterinarians may prescribe valerian to a cat. However, this is rare and the dosage is usually minimal. For example, for heart failure or gastrointestinal problems, valerian can be effective when used correctly. The dosage is always determined only by the doctor and usually in the form of drops.
2024-03-02 16:41:00
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