Why Do Cats Eat Grass?
You may have noticed on a few occasions your cat nibbling on grass. You may also be disturbed if sometimes your pet throws up afterward. Should this cat’s practice be a concern to a cat owner like you? Let’s learn the reasons behind this
strange cat behavior.
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Reasons Cats Eat Grass
There is no evidence to suggest that grass will harm your cat. Many experts theorize that munching on those long green blades can be beneficial for your cat.
1. Seeking to boost its health
Your cat may graze on grass for its health benefits. Grass contains folic acid, an essential nutrient for a cat’s bodily function, and assists in the production of hemoglobin which helps boost oxygen through the bloodstream.
2. To induce vomiting
Cats lack enzymes to break down much grass, so your cat may be eating grass to induce vomiting and clear out indigestible materials from its stomachs, such as hair, fur, and feathers.
3. To ease bowel movement
Your cat’s predatory instincts may be allowing it to hunt small animals such as mice and birds. These preys have little bones, feathers, and fur, not all of which can pass through a cat’s digestive tract with ease. Cats eat grass to use as a natural laxative that counteracts any case of indigestion.
4. To relieve sore throats
Some even believe cats eat grass to relieve sore throats. All in all, eating grass is not a bad thing for your cat.
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What Cat Owners Can Do
You should make sure your pet cat won’t graze on anything that may have been sprayed with chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides, or fertilizers. All your household plants should be of the non-toxic variety. You may also want to buy a small tray of grass just for the cat. This will give your cat an alternative to the outdoor grass and landscaping.
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