Ordinary mint has a relatively strong smell and can easily irritate the nasal cavity and cause symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing. It is usually less harmful to cats. If it is catnip, it is generally not harmful to cats. When cats come into contact with it, it can relieve excitement. , causing the cat to be in a calm state, and generally does not affect the health of the cat. If the cat has an uncomfortable reaction after being exposed to ordinary mint, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital in time to clarify the cause and treat it.
1. Ordinary mint
Ordinary mint can smell a cool aroma, stimulate the sense of smell and taste nerves, and make cats curious. The smell of ordinary mint is relatively strong. When inhaled, it will irritate the nasal mucosa, causing symptoms such as nasal itching and increased nasal discharge. It may even cause excessive expansion of capillaries in the nasal mucosa, causing nosebleeds. It is usually harmful to cats, but it is less harmful. .
2. Catnip
Catnip is a natural non-toxic plant, also known as catnip and nepeta. It has a special smell. Cats will shake their heads when exposed to it. , biting and rubbing the chin can relieve the cat's boredom, but will not cause the cat to be excessively crazy and happy, nor will it make the cat addicted. If the owner sucks catnip to the cat once a week, it can achieve the effect of inducing vomiting and promote hair growth. The hair balls in the stomach are spit out of the body to reduce damage to the stomach and generally do not cause much harm to the body.
If the cat develops abnormality after being exposed to ordinary mint, you need to take the cat to the hospital for treatment in time, otherwise it will easily affect the health of the cat and induce other diseases. In daily life, you need to take your cat to the pet hospital for regular physical examinations to understand the cat's own growth and development, and to determine whether the body is suffering from other diseases, which is good for your health.
