Freshly hung clothes, coffee bubbling inside the coffee pot, a plate of baked pasta… these are smells that many of us draw a smile on our faces and make us feel good even for a few minutes. Well, the same thing happens to cats but with other types of fragrances. Do you want to know what they are?
Plants
There are many plants whose smell inevitably attracts a good part of domestic felines but the one that is in first position is, without a doubt, Nepeta Cataria , catnip or catnip , so that we understand each other. This plant, which belongs to the same mint family, has surprising effects on kittens : they smell it, rub themselves with it, nibble on it … To tell you that under its effects there are those who even hunt imaginary mice or jump for no apparent reason … But do not be alarmed, like everything, in its fair measure it is not dangerous . In fact, there are many toys on the market that include it as well as pots to have at home.
Another plant with narcotic effects on cats is valerian but, unlike humans, which reassures us, it activates them at first. Important, do not give a capsule or a valerian infusion to your furry on your own. Check with your vet first.
The olive tree also has its fan club in the cat kingdom and there are even kittens that not only like to sniff, rub or lick its leaves but the olives themselves and even their oil literally drives them crazy.
In the flower section, there are some attractive species for the feline sense of smell such as daisy, rose or lily, but beware, many of them are toxic to the animal. Please, before having flowers at home make sure they are harmless for the furry one.
Fruit
Being rigorously carnivorous animal cats, it is curious to note how some are attracted to fruity aromas such as strawberry, watermelon and peach .
But this is not all, below we will tell you what other fragrances are for cats comparable to an expensive and exclusive perfume or with more humble smells like that of a cup of good coffee.
