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Create an all-in-one water bowl and cat grass planter to spoil your favorite feline!

Did you know that I used to work at a veterinary office? My undergraduate degree was actually in Pre-Veterinary Science and for many years I planned to become a vet myself. I've always loved animals, but I consider myself very much a "cat person." There's something so calming about petting a purring cat, don't you think? Our cat, Mr. P, is a huge part of our family so my boys recently helped me make him a little cat-friendly water bowl planter!

While in line at the pet store my boys pointed out the cat grasses and catnip plants displayed by the cash register. We decided to pick up one of each for Mr. P along with his food.

You might also like these posts on how to spoil you indoor cat and how to get rid of litter box smell.

How to Make a Cat Water Bowl Planter

Once we were home I was inspired to make a combination water bowl and planter for my new pets. I had a low, wide glass planter that was perfect for the job.

I nestled the catnip and cat grass with some potting soil in the planter and added another smaller glass bowl in between them to serve at the water bowl.

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As an added bonus, any water drips from his water bowl just water the plants! No more drippy mess on my floor!

Mr. P is thoroughly enjoying his planter-if you have a super special cat in your house, give it a try. They just love that cat grass!

What's your favorite part of having a cat? Let me know in the comments!

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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