Cat Grass - Good Or Bad?

So many shops, garden centers and internet sites are now selling 'cat grass' for your kitty to nibble on... but is it good for them?

I guess the question really boils down to why cats do it.

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Basically, no one is sure. Vets, cat experts, breeders and owners all have various opinions about why cats eat grass. Dogs eat grass if their tummies are giving them problems so maybe cats do the same. Maybe they need extra fibre in their diet, or they have some fur they've swallowed they want to bring up or maybe even they feel deficient in some vitamins.

But, really no one knows except kitty herself. We do know that lions and tigers in the wild eat grass, so it's not just a domestic kitty question. (And as lions and tigers don't really suffer from the furball issue I guess we can rule out that reason). Cats that have access to outside areas probably eat grass all the time (although there are some cats that don't seem to feel the inclination).

Is there any harm in it? Probably not in eating the kitty grass itself. But, if your furry friend likes to eat your house plants then there could be a problem. Many household plants are poisonous to cats... some extremely so, like lilies... just the pollen is enough to end your fur-baby's life.

So, I think my advice would be to invest in a couple of pots of cat grass and dot them around your home, just so your cat can eat them if she wants to, and thereby avoiding anything toxic, or priceless!

Cat Grass - Good Or Bad?

To find out more about multi-vitamins for your furry friend visit: Pet Vitamins [http://www.healthycat.info] (and give your pal a cuddle from me xxx).

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