Why Do Cats Eat Grass?

It's no secret that cats eat grass when it's available to them, but the question is why? Cats are notorious carnivores, and they are not particular whether their meat is dead or alive. So what could be the reason cats eat grass?

Veterinarians do not have a firm explanation why cats eat grass, but they theorize that cats may be attracted to the high fiber content of plant materials. At other times cats eat grass and subsequently throw up a hairball, so that theory abounds too.

Whatever the reason why cats eat grass, Vets do recommend you allow them to do so in moderation. The main concern lies in the source of that grass. Outside, grass can be exposed to fertilizers, weed killers and exhaust fumes from automobiles. This exposure may contribute to the reason some cats regurgitate grass from this source. Luckily, there is a better way to provide your cat with uncontaminated grass.

Our Kitty Grass Grow Yourself Garden provides a safe way to let your cats eat grass. Each kit contains seeds for oat, rye and wheat grass as well as soil and a sample of catnip grass. Just plant, water moderately and set in a sunny windowsill. Soon you'll have a healthy source from which to let your cats eat grass. If you find your cat regurgitates his grass from overindulgence, only make it available to him for a few minutes each day.

Cats eat grass for reasons only truly known to themselves, but you can at least provide them with a safe source of grass with our Kitty Grass Grow Yourself Garden.
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