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Do you have a cat that likes to nibble on your houseplants? Does your cat rub their face all over them? There is a solution for cat owners to help take some of the heat off their plants. That solution is cat grass!
Despite being carnivores, cats have long interacted with plants. Mostly, as mentioned above, in the form of rubbing their faces all over them, but in the case of certain grasses, they actually consume them.
What is the reason for consuming this grass? Veterinarians have a number of theories as to why they do this, but it is widely accepted that it’s done to aid with passing through indigestible items, such as fur.
Grass will often make a cat regurgitate, and in some cases, defecate, which allows whatever items they’re having trouble digesting to leave their systems, things like hairballs or parasites.
It has also been theorized that eating grass offers cats similar relief that we’d experience when taking an antacid – a stomach-settling effect.
What is Cat Grass?
Cat grass, put simply, is most often just wheatgrass. Some are also grown from rye, barley, or oats. Unlike catnip, which is a member of the mint family, catnip is less about a chemical attraction and more about giving your cat access to something they can use to help regulate digestion. Something that would naturally occur in an outdoor environment.
Cat grass is also safer than outdoor grass as you know it hasn’t been treated with harmful chemicals and other animals haven’t slobbered on it or used it as their washroom.
The best part about growing cat grass in your home is your cat will stop spending so much time rubbing their faces on your pre-existing houseplants. If you move your plants once the grass is being used, you can redirect their interest in nature back to the grass.
Benefits of Cat Grass
Cat grass also contains some real nutritional benefits for kitties. It has iron, calcium and proteins, vitamins A, C, E, K and B, 17 amino acids, and enzymes that aid in digestion. It really is a great little plant!
How to Grow Cat Grass
Cat grass kits can be found online at a number of different places. We suggest purchasing a cat grass kit, so you have instructions to follow at first, but here are some basic tips, from PetMD, for getting your cat grass going:
Before sprouting, seeds should be kept damp but never soaked. Once sprouts appear, use less water.
Allow three to seven days for seeds to sprout.
The grass will be ready for your cat to eat in 10 to 14 days after sprouting, or once it has reached a height of four inches and will last one to three weeks.
Continue to keep it in natural light and water daily with a spray bottle.
Do not overwater, as this causes mould.
Allow your cat to eat directly from the container.
When the grass starts to wilt or turn colour, plant a new container.
Final Thoughts
So, take the first step to keep your houseplants as happy as the kitty dragging its face across them. Invest in a cat grass kit and start growing your own grass at home just for your cat. They will be happy to chew, rub, and sniff the wheatgrass while hopefully leaving the other plants alone. The benefits speak for themselves, both mentally and physically for your feline.
Many cat owners like to grow cat grass for their cats. This adds essential fiber to your cat’s diet, which can help prevent the formation of hairballs and help your cat’s digestive system function at its best.
The types of grasses that you’ll find will vary depending on the brand that you buy, but they’ll typically include barley, flax, oats, wheat, and rye.
You might like the sound of cat grass but be less keen on having pots of soil around the house that your cat might try to dig into and make a mess. The good news is that you can grow cat grass without any soil at all!
There are two main methods that you can use to grow cat grass at home without soil, and we’ve outlined them in these step-by-step guides.
Method 1: Using grow stones
Grow stones are made from natural clay and offer a suitable soil-free surface for your cat grass to grow on.
Materials: Glass jar
Glass jar Grow stones
Grow stones Paper towels or a coffee filter
Paper towels or a coffee filter Cat grass seeds
Cat grass seeds Filtered water
Step 1: Fill your glass jar ¾ full with grow stones Step 2: Place two paper towels or one coffee filter on top of the grow stones, cutting these to fit the size of your jar if necessary. Step 3: Sprinkle a thin layer of the cat grass seeds on the top of the paper towel or coffee filter. Step 4: Fill the jar with filtered water until the top layer of the water is touching the paper towel or filter, making the seeds damp but not waterlogged. Step 5: Top up the level of the water each day. Step 6: After 3-5 days, you should start to notice the seeds beginning to sprout. By day 10, the cat grass should be ready for your cat to eat! At this point, you can allow the water level to drop a little, as the roots of the grass should be established. Make sure the water touches the roots. Step 7: Refresh that water once per week, and as your cat starts to eat all the grass, plant a new jar and start the cycle again!
Method 2: Using water beads
Water beads absorb and hold water, with the added benefit that they come in all sorts of colors and sizes. You can create an eye-catching display while offering yummy cat grass for your felines to enjoy.
Materials: Glass jar
Glass jar Water beads
Water beads Paper towels or a coffee filter
Paper towels or a coffee filter Cat grass seeds
Cat grass seeds Filtered water
Step 1: Fill your glass jar ¾ full with water beads. We like to vary the colors to match the seasons. Black and orange look great together for Halloween. Green, yellow, and pink look fresh for spring, and of course, use red and green for Christmas! Step 2: Fill the jar with filtered water until the top layer of the water is at the top of the water beads. Step 3: Place two paper towels or one coffee filter on top of the water beads. You can cut these to fit the size of your jar. Step 4: On the top of the paper towel or coffee filter, sprinkle a thin layer of the cat grass seeds. Step 5: Every day, top up the level of the water. Step 6: You should start to notice the seeds beginning to sprout after 3-5 days. The cat grass should be ready for your cat to eat around day 10. You can allow the water level to drop a little at this point, as the roots of the grass should be established. Ensure that the water still touches the roots. Step 7: Refresh the water once a week, and plant a new jar and start the cycle again when your cat starts to eat all the grass.
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