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What is cat grass?

Cat grass (catgrass or kitty grass) is a name used to describe several different types of grass which are popular with cats.

Why do cats eat grass?

We still do not know why cats eat grass, researchers from the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine ran a web-based survey asking 1,021 pet owners to observe their cats for three or more hours each day.

71% of cats were observed eating plants at least six times

61% of cats ate plants over 10 times, and 67% of these cats were estimated to eat plants daily or weekly, when asked about how the cat seemed prior to eating plants, 91% of respondents said their cat appeared normal beforehand

Among young cats, 3 years of age or less, 39% engaged in daily plant eating

compared to 27% of cats 4 years or older

compared to 27% of cats 4 years or older 11% of cats were not observed eating plants at all

Only 27% of the cats vomited afterwards

Parasites

A common theory is that cats eat grass because they feel unwell and ingestion helps them to vomit, which may help the cat to feel better. The researchers concluded that this is unlikely, and a more logical explanation is that grass consumption is an instinctive behaviour to purge the gastrointestinal tract of parasitic worms.

Hairballs

When cats groom themselves, they inevitably ingest fur which can build up in the stomach. Adding to the vomiting theory, another possible reason for grass consumption is to assist with the passage of hairballs out of the body either through vomiting or via the feces.

Grass acts as a laxative

The indigestible fibre adds bulk to the feces which makes them easier to pass out of the body and can help speed up the passage of feces.

Cat grass contains nutrients and micronutrients

In particular, cat grass contains folic acid (vitamin B9) an essential vitamin that performs several roles such as helping with the formation of hemoglobin and the synthesis and repair of DNA.

Types of cat grass

There are several types of cat grass that are safe for cats to eat, which are at their best as young shoots, mature grass plants are not as soft and will go to seed.

Dactylis glomerata (orchard grass or cock’s-foot)

Avena sativa (common oat, cat oat)

Hordeum vulgare (Barley)

Triticum aestivum (wheatgrass)

Most garden centres, hardware stores (such as Bunnings for Australian readers), and pet stores sell containers of cat grass. It is also easy to grow from seed and can be grown in pots, which makes it an ideal snack for indoor cats.

Some pet owners plant cat grass seeds in a large, shallow tray (such as the one used to grow seedlings), which not only provides the cat something to munch on but also cool greenery to lie on.

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How To Grow Indoor Grass For Cats + DIY Grass Planter

Summer may be coming to a close here in Virginia but you wouldn’t know it by the flurry of activity in my backyard. My roses are blooming, my lavender is thriving, the hummingbirds are drinking the nectar, the butterflies are visiting, and the birds are trying to eat me out of house and home.

In the past week, I’ve seen cardinals, red finches, sparrows, mockingbirds, a woodpecker, a bluejay, and a warbler.

The problem?

They were fighting over the one suet basket I had out.

In order to maintain some order in the chaos, I decided to:

a) get a second suet feeder and

b) restock my suet supplies.

I headed to my local Tractor Supply Co. where I planned to run in and out with only what I needed. Of course, that didn’t happen. I have a penchant for stopping to look at what’s new, what’s on sale, and what can I find to use for a DIY project.

When I spotted this green tractor suet feeder, I knew I (well, the birds ?) had to have it.

After I stocked up on suet cakes, I spent a whole lot of time in the clearance section and hanging out with the baby chicks. Aren’t they adorable??

I planned on buying some succulents for my windowsills but I couldn’t find any. The clerk told me that they were already sold out and they wouldn’t be getting any more since it was late in the season.

Darn it.

I headed to the seed display where I debated buying more lavender seeds but an idea hit me when I spotted these:

Chia seeds!

Bandit and Titan will get treated to delicious indoor cat grass and I’ll get to make them an indoor glass planter.

I grabbed a galvanized hog bucket, chia seeds, and organic potting soil and added them to my shopping cart. Then it hit me, “Cats cannot live on grass alone. I better grab cat food and litter while I’m here.”

The Cats

As Bandit gets older, she likes variety less and less so I grabbed one of her favorites=>Purina® Friskies Surfin’ & Turfin’ Favorites Wet Cat Food Variety Pack (32 cans). Yep, 32 cans. We go big in this household.

Bandit loves the smooth poultry and seafood paté texture and I love knowing that each can provides 100% complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats.

Side note: If you’re wondering where Titan the cat came from, and when we adopted him, you can find out here.

Since I wasn’t sure about Titan’s cat litter preferences, I stuck with the one that Bandit prefers=>

Purina® Tidy Cats® Free & Clean™ with TidyLock® Protection Clumping Litter, 20-lb. jug.

A few of the benefits:

Unscented formula (made without fragrances and dyes)

Activated charcoal absorbs odors

Odor control

99.9% dust-free formula

Forms strong, tight clumps for easy scooping

We have a saying in this house, “litter comes in and litter goes out.” And that’s why the jug (pictured above) is nearly empty. Let’s just say that we have two highly-trafficked litter boxes.

That require lots of scooping.

Bandit blames the new guy for this but Titan swears he doesn’t know what she’s talking about. ?

Anyway, now that the food and litter situation is taken care of, it’s time to get my DIY on.

How To Grow Indoor Grass For Cats + DIY Grass Planter

Materials Used:

Galvanized Hog Bucket

Organic Chia Seeds

Burpee Seed Starting Mix

four 4 to 6-inch wood furniture legs

super glue

spray bottle with water

tape measure

Directions:

Wash the hog bucket with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry.

Turn the bucket over and measure where you’ll be placing the legs. I kept my legs about 1/2 inch away from the edge (shown below) and equally spaced the four out.

Tip: You can also place the legs in what would be the 3:00, 6:00, 9:00, and 12:00 positions on a clock face.

Once you’ve determined where you’ll be placing the furniture legs, superglue each leg to the hog bucket/planter. Apply pressure until the glue sets (usually 15-20 seconds) so the legs don’t slide around.

Optional: apply felt pads to the bottom of each furniture leg.

Let the planter (hog bucket) dry overnight.

Add 1/2 to 1 inch of seed starting mix (soil) to the planter.

Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly on top of the soil. Do not cover.

Next, saturate the seeds with water from a spray bottle. When you’re done, place the planter in a well-lit area away from prying cats and kids.

Moisten the seeds daily.

You should start to see growth around the third day.

Around day fourteen, the chia grass should be ready for your cats dining pleasure.

The best part? The grass planter is sturdy and reusable.

Conclusion

Thanks to Tractor Supply Co., and Purina®, I’m happy, the cats are happy, and the birds are freaking ecstatic.

Do you have a Tractor Supply Co., store near you? What’s your favorite item to stock up on while you’re there?

Feel free to pin this project so you can find it later!

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