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A weird habit or simply just a tasty snack?
Far from unusual, with 85% of you having witnessed first hand your cat munching away – why exactly is it that cats eat the green stuff and should we be worried?
Why do cats eat grass and vomit?
If your cat throws up following their veggie feast, it’s nothing to worry about. The reason behind the unfortunate post-grass vomming seems to be down to their carnivorous nature. Although they can digest some veg, their feline tums aren’t designed to regularly break down grass which is why it often makes a comeback.
This might actually be intentional.
Cats are thought to know that eating grass will lead to a sort of ‘clear out’ – so if they’re feeling under the weather or have eaten something they shouldn’t have, a small grass gorge should sort them right out. Once again, cats proving their extreme competence at life.
What health benefits does grass have for cats?
Grass contains folic acid which is also found in milk from their cat mum. Folic acid is an essential vitamin for our mogs, so chewing a few blades every now and then will supply them with some health benefits and nutrients – basically green juice for cats. Another benefit the four legged ones may find from grass is improved digestion.
As cat owners, we’re pretty accustomed to finding hidden hairballs round the house from where your pal has ingested too much floof. Grass is thought to actually aid in the breakdown of fur once it reaches the digestive tract and naturally act as a sort of laxative to help clear their system. The all natural hairball preventer.
So an occasional grass snack for our cats really isn’t anything to worry about, and can often be beneficial to our little nibblers. You can even invest in specifically designed cat grass if your housemate is particularly fond of a side salad at meal times, or they prefer the inside life. Regardless, this will minimise the chances of them going elsewhere for their grassy fix and make sure they are only chomping on plants that are safe for cat consumption.