As random as I can get: Cats and valerian root

[gallahadesquire]

My 12 lb male white/orange long haired Tabby got into a valerian capsule tonight.

 

SO far as I can tell, this isn't a bad thing, but he's a tad stoned, which doesn't

happen with him with catnip.

 

Any advice? I was worried, but a net search reassured me that it's probably okay.

And he hasn't been this mellow in a long time.

 

Any veterinarians out there?

[+ FreshFluff]

Poor little guy. I would definitely call the on call vet to make sure he's ok.

[Guest]

Any advice? I was worried, but a net search reassured me that it's probably okay.

And he hasn't been this mellow in a long time.

 

Any veterinarians out there?

 

I haven't heard of any veterinarians in our midst. It would be interesting if one of us were. As for the net search, how much I trusted it would depend on which websites. If it's from nationally-recognized veterinary organizations, you can probably trust the information. If it's just from some animal-lover without extensive education, I would be less likely to trust the information, and more likely to call my vet.

[rvwnsd]

Poor little guy. I would definitely call the on call vet to make sure he's ok.

 

FreshFluff is right...call the 24 hour ER vet and ask for their advice.

[+ purplekow]

There is a animal poison hot line. I had to call it last week when my dog ate 150 glucosamine and chondroiton supplements. They do charge, which the human poison control does not but it was reassuring.

[bigvalboy]

Most every city has a 24 hour pet clinic. I would most certainly make the phone call just to be on the safe side. It can't hurt....

[Steven_Draker]

Gallahad, did your four-legged friend survived?

[Bosguy]

My 12 lb male white/orange long haired Tabby got into a valerian capsule tonight.

 

SO far as I can tell, this isn't a bad thing, but he's a tad stoned, which doesn't

happen with him with catnip.

 

Any advice? I was worried, but a net search reassured me that it's probably okay.

And he hasn't been this mellow in a long time.

 

Any veterinarians out there?

 

Call Tufts Veterinary Hospital in Grafton. Their ER is open 24/7 and they are excellent. Right in our area. Keep the number on file for any future problems.

 

Boston Bill

[gallahadesquire]

Charlie and the Valerian Capsule

 

Thank you all for your kind support! I knew about Tufts, but felt it was

OK just to keep him at home. I did watch him for quite a bit of time, and

he was just ... sedated, I think. It's hard to tell the difference.

 

Actually, some respected sites said that vets actually USE valerian as a sedative for cats. Much less toxic than valium, for instance.

And most of the articles said that cats are drawn to the stuff as though it were catnip.

I forget the lethal dose for a cat, but it's like 20 grams.

 

He was really mellow for the night (he's a pretty mellow cat anyway) and had no subsequent problems.

 

He was SO zonked, I actually tried to stroke his belly. One stroke later and he was all

paws / claws / and teeth. Normal for him, so I was OKAY with me going to sleep.

[+ Tygerscent]

Stoned kitty~

 

How's he doing~? I take valerian and have been around enough pussy, (pussy cats that is), to know that some kitties really like to sniff the stuff~ they roll around on the floor, purrrrr, get all snuggley and silly, playful and loopy similar to the way catnip effects some fuzzy felines~

They don't generally eat it but roll all over it and sniff it~

There's lots of vet info on line and of course, consulting your vet is good advice as others have provided~

Hope he's back to his regular pussy cat self~ :-)

Tyger~

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My 12 lb male white/orange long haired Tabby got into a valerian capsule tonight.

 

SO far as I can tell, this isn't a bad thing, but he's a tad stoned, which doesn't

happen with him with catnip.

 

Any advice? I was worried, but a net search reassured me that it's probably okay.

And he hasn't been this mellow in a long time.

 

Any veterinarians out there?

[gallahadesquire]

Thanks, Tyger. Does it effect you that way?

 

I think maybe he just rolled in it, and maybe licked a little. He's been normal since. I offered him a capsule to sniff, and

he had NO interest in it, and actually pulled away.

 

He also gets mellow with catnip. Again, I'm not sure I could tell the difference, as he's a pretty mellow cat

at baseline.

 

Thank you ALL for your input. I'll have to ask the vet when I see him later this month.