My 12 year old cat discoverd valerian root the other day, after OH bought some valerian root herbal tea to help he get to sleep. The cat kept trying to lick the cup, so we poured out some into a saucer. The cat rolled her neck fur and ears in the saucer, then rolled about on the floor, eyes as black as coal. Very unlike her. She is normally very sedate and dignified. Hilarious to watch.
Googled and found that although it is a sedative for humans, valerian root is a stimulant for cats, just like catmint.
I've had to put my catmint in a hanging basket - along with the Valerian and catnip.
They love it - it's like LSD for them. Some go silly, some get violent, and others get really stoned. It's good to make toys out of once it has been dried out.
Just bought some cat mint and my cats immediately lept on it! One started rubbing it on like he was having a shower and the other started eating it! I think they have been deprived! I better get lots more, they obviously love it!! it mightnlure them off the veg patch!
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My 12 year old cat discoverd valerian root the other day, after OH bought some valerian root herbal tea to help he get to sleep. The cat kept trying to lick the cup, so we poured out some into a saucer. The cat rolled her neck fur and ears in the saucer, then rolled about on the floor, eyes as black as coal. Very unlike her. She is normally very sedate and dignified. Hilarious to watch.
Googled and found that although it is a sedative for humans, valerian root is a stimulant for cats, just like catmint.
They love it - it's like LSD for them. Some go silly, some get violent, and others get really stoned.
It's good to make toys out of once it has been dried out.