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Catnip
will not harm your animals, so let them have at it!
Another
herb worthy of mention is Valerian (Valeriana officinalis). It
seems this herb contains a chemical known as Valerinone, a terpenoid
(remember from the Eucalyptus article?) similar in composition to
nepetalactone which is found in catnip.
Cats
like to nibble and chew on plant materials. Cats love grasses as a
dietary supplement. There’s just no substitute for the vitamins and
minerals taken in by allowing your cats to eat grasses. Oats, barley,
wheat, rye and even flax are some of the favorites for felines. You can
order small quantities of any of these or a blend of seeds online or
check with your local Quality Co-op.
Plant
the seeds in a good potting soil inside a fairly heavy, low-sitting
container. Give the seeds some water, sunshine and warmth and in about
2-weeks your cats will be in "Cat Bistro Heaven!"
If
you have difficulty finding any of these herbs in your local stores,
please email me (farmerht@ yahoo.com) and I’ll try to help!
Next
month I’ll have even more information on herbs our pets like! Thanks
for reading!
As
always, check with an expert, such as your doctor, before using this or
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