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While cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they need to eat meat to survive, they also like to munch on plants. Cat grass is a grass that's safe for cats to eat.
Eating grass is a natural behavior for cats. In the wild, these felines eat grass in order to regurgitate parts of their prey that they haven’t been able to digest.
As well as an aid for digestion, cat grass has a number of other benefits including providing your kitty with minerals and vitamins. Not all felines love cat grass, but if they do, it’s definitely worth exploring as a healthy treat for your cat.
If you’re wondering if it’s safe to feed an indoor cat cat grass, this handy guide has everything you’ll need to know from what it is, to its benefits and how to grow your own.
What is cat grass?
Cat grass is not one type of plant, but a mixture of grasses grown from wheat, barley, oat and rye seeds. It is grown indoors specifically for pets as unlike the grass on your lawn it will not contain toxic pesticides.
If you are planning to buy or grow your own cat grass oat grass is known to have the most flavor as well as being a good source of protein and fibre, barley is the sweetest and packed with nutrients, rye is durable and wheatgrass is the best all-rounder.
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Do indoor cats need cat grass?
Cats do not need cat grass. In fact, not all cats like it. However, it is an affordable, low maintenance snack for your pet and it has numerous benefits so if they do enjoy it it’s worth giving it a go.
Cat grass benefits
As well as being a tasty treat for your cat, cat grass has a number of health benefits. It is full of nutrients and vitamins including vitamins A and D.
Cat grass also contains folic acid which helps produce hemoglobin to carry oxygen around the body, and chlorophyll, which helps relieve pain, heal infections and acts as a breath freshener.
This leafy green also helps with digestion. It not only acts as a laxative pushing out hairballs, but it helps cats rid their stomachs of undigested bits of food when they vomit it up.
Unlike the grass in your backyard, you can guarantee it won’t contain toxins and if your cat is eating the cat grass you’ve bought or grown, they’re less likely to eat other dangerous, non cat-friendly plants or ruin your houseplants entirely.
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Any drawbacks? Can cat grass make a cat sick?
While eating cat grass is perfectly safe for your cat and they will naturally vomit to aid digestion, cats do have a tendency to overeat if they are sick so if you do find your pet is vomiting too much visit your vet.
The other drawback is that if they’ve got cat grass to snack on, they may also try to nibble your other houseplants or lawn, which could not only be unwelcome by you, but toxic to them.
Keep your houseplants out of reach and make sure you’re not treating your grass with any product that contains pesticides or use a sprinkler so your cat avoids the area.
How do you keep cat grass alive indoors? Will cat grass keep growing?
Cat grass will grow for 2-3 months if you’re looking after it, keeping it in a sunny spot and watering it around twice a week. After this it will die.
If you’re growing it yourself, give it to your cat when it’s around 3-4 inches (7.62-10.16 centimeters) tall. Once it has started to wilt pull out the shoots and plant more seeds.
Is catnip and cat grass the same thing? Does cat grass make cats high?
While catnip and cat grass sound similar and are both tasty treats for your pet to enjoy, they aren’t the same thing. What's the difference, you ask? Catnip is a member of the mint family and contains Euphoria nepetalactone, which gives cats a euphoric feeling and may even make them sleepy when they nibble on it, smell it or even rub themselves in it.
Cat grass, however, is generally only eaten by cats and is grown from a mixture of wheat, barley, oat and rye seeds. It has many benefits, but does not give them the same high.
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How much cat grass should I give my cat? Can I feed my cat grass every day?
There is no set rule for how much cat grass you should give your cat. Cat grass is safe for them to eat and has lots of benefits, but like everything else they should eat it in moderation so no more than 10% of their diet.
If you’re growing it yourself try planting a handful of seeds at a time. If you have more than one cat, perhaps give them each their own pot. Cats often overeat when they’re ill so make sure to monitor them to make sure if they’re eating excessively that they’re not vomiting too often and that they’re not ill.
Don’t worry if there’s grass in their vomit as often this just means something in their digestive system needed unblocking.
How to grow cat grass
Cat grass is relatively easy to grow. You’ll need a small, shallow container such as a pot plant, seeds, soil and water.
Fill the container with 2/3 soil, then scatter the seeds and add the last 1/3 soil. Finally add 50ml water and put the pot in a sunny area.
The grass should start to sprout in a few days and will be ready for your cat to eat after around two weeks or when it is 3-4 inches (7.62-10.16 centimeters) tall. Make sure to water your cat grass about twice a week.
Where to buy cat grass
Cat grass kits are available online, at pet stores or even at your veterinary practice if you want to buy them. If you are planning to grow your own cat grass, you can purchase seeds from a garden center.
Can cats eat cat grass every day?
Many cats enjoy cat grass daily as part of a balanced diet. The only precaution we recommend is to take note of how much cat grass your cat eats when you first introduce it to them. It rarely happens, but once in a while a cat will get so excited about having delicious, juicy greens to munch on that they overdo it! I think we all know the effects of too much fiber on the digestive system, especially when one is not used to it. Toxicity is not an issue, but overeating could cause some stomach upset and loose stool.
Does cat grass make cats high?
I’m not sure why this happens, but some online articles talk about “cat grass” and “catnip” as if they are the same thing, and maybe that’s where this misunderstanding originates. But the answer is no, cat grass will not get your cat “high.”
What is the best grass for cats?
At Pet Greens, we believe wheatgrass is the best all-around grass for cats to eat, which is why our pre-grown live Cat Grass is 100% Certified Organic wheatgrass. The healthful properties of wheatgrass are unsurpassed by the other cereal grasses, including having the highest concentration of chlorophyll. although all share many of the same benefits.
Oat grass, rye grass and barley grass are all sprouts of those cereal grass seeds, and share many of the nutritional properties of wheatgrass. These grasses are often grown and sold as cat grass, and some cats prefer one over another. That’s why we created two kinds of cat Grass Self-Grow Kits: Garden is 100% wheatgrass, and Medley is a blend of oat, rye and barley grasses. Variety is the spice of life, after all!
Can other pets eat cat grass?
Many dog people will see their pup chomping on lawn grass a short while before vomiting, but they know this is usually not cause for concern. Grasses, and even cat grass, can act as a natural emetic, which animals will instinctively use to soothe an upset stomach. More often, however, dogs and other pets are drawn to the sweet, juicy flavor of the tender blades. They also appreciate having fresh greens in their environment – cat grass becomes their own personal indoor garden. Learn more on why dogs eat grass in this blog.
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