<\/span><\/h3>\nIs known in humans especially for its calming effect. With cats, however, it is exactly the opposite – tired animals become lively by the smell of the herb and seem almost intoxicated by it.<\/p>\n
Toys filled with valerian or scented with valerian are especially popular to get animals used to disagreeable places such as the transport basket. Feeding valerian, on the other hand, is not recommended: While the plant is considered nontoxic in small amounts, it can cause vomiting if ingested in larger amounts.<\/p>\n
Some cats also react aggressively to the smell of valerian<\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"black](\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/black-cat-and-valerian-plant-in-the-pot.jpg\")
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<\/span>Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)<\/span><\/h3>\nDivides the cat world: while some cats avoid the herb altogether, other cats are taken with the strong-smelling plant. When cats like the smell of lavender, the plant often has a calming and relaxing effect on them.<\/p>\n
Additionally, lavender is considered non-toxic, so even light nibbling of the plant usually poses no danger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"cat](\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cat-in-the-lavandele.jpg\")
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<\/span>Cat thyme (Teucrium marum)<\/span><\/h3>\nSimilar to catnip, also belongs to the herbs for cats that have an intoxicating effect. In fact, the plant is almost more popular than catnip even among cats.<\/p>\n
Toys with cat chamomile are especially popular, but the plant also magically attracts cats and puts them in a euphoric state.![\"cat](\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cat-thyme-pink-flower.jpg\")
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<\/span>Matatabi (Actinidia polygama)<\/span><\/h3>\n![\"Matatabi](\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Matatabi-Actinidia-polygama.jpg\")
Also called Japanese ray pencil. In Asia, on the other hand, the plant is a must for every cat lover – the herb has an intoxicating effect on cats, reminiscent of catnip.<\/p>\n
In fact, the effect of matatabi is considered to be even stronger than that of catnip, so that even cats are attracted to the plant, which otherwise can not be animated by scented plants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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