It may sound barking but valerian, a herbal remedy for anxiety and sleeplessness, could be the perfect solution for calming the frazzled nerves of cats and dogs this Fireworks Night.
Fireworks displays will be taking place across the country around Guy Fawkes night, causing many cats and dogs to experience high levels of fear, anxiety and apprehension. Just as it is the herbal supplement of choice for many anxious flyers, valerian could also help cats and dogs over come their Fireworks Night nerves.
The herbal remedy, which is extracted from the roots of a riverside plant, was used by ancient Greeks for its calming properties and continues to be popular today as it helps relax the body without any of the side effects associated with pharmaceutical sedatives such as valium. And pet owners today are increasingly seeing the benefits as they realise that when it comes to calming down Fluffy, valerian really is the cat’s whiskers.
Valerian is available from Boots, Waitrose and all good independent health food stores and pharmacies.
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