Every cat I've ever had has LOVED to eat grass, and I've found them not to be too picky about what kind of grass it is.
When I had outside cats, I'd often see them chowing down on a bit of grass.
Once I realized the need to keep kitties inside away from the Coyotes of Death, the ones who slipped out would often stop for a quick nibble - I mean dead in their tracks! - which allowed me to catch them. (Most of the time.)
Now that all the cats are inside, I find they still love their grass. If I pull some out and bring it in, they run right over and chow down. They'll even take it after it's dried.
This is "weed grass" not lawn grass. It's not treated with fertilizers or bug killers. It's grass I'd pull out from around other plants anyway. That said, cats will eat lawn grass, too, if you let them. I don't have a lawn, but I know many do.
There are many plants that look like grass, but aren't. Be careful as some are poisonous. If you're not sure, don't give the cats any.
Also, the cats will nibble on dried palm tree leaves which I use as fireplace kindling. I don't like to bring in grass or let them nibble on palm leaves because I'm afraid they'll get parasites from them.
I'm tempted to grow a bit in the house for the kitties. They seem to like the taste and it also helps them gack up hairballs.
I've seen those little pots you can buy: water and grass pops up for the kitties! Any Cat Siters do that? Anyone have thoughts on cats and grass?
A parting shot of Anduille, who loved to eat grass.
When I had outside cats, I'd often see them chowing down on a bit of grass.
Once I realized the need to keep kitties inside away from the Coyotes of Death, the ones who slipped out would often stop for a quick nibble - I mean dead in their tracks! - which allowed me to catch them. (Most of the time.)
Now that all the cats are inside, I find they still love their grass. If I pull some out and bring it in, they run right over and chow down. They'll even take it after it's dried.
This is "weed grass" not lawn grass. It's not treated with fertilizers or bug killers. It's grass I'd pull out from around other plants anyway. That said, cats will eat lawn grass, too, if you let them. I don't have a lawn, but I know many do.
There are many plants that look like grass, but aren't. Be careful as some are poisonous. If you're not sure, don't give the cats any.
Also, the cats will nibble on dried palm tree leaves which I use as fireplace kindling. I don't like to bring in grass or let them nibble on palm leaves because I'm afraid they'll get parasites from them.
I'm tempted to grow a bit in the house for the kitties. They seem to like the taste and it also helps them gack up hairballs.
I've seen those little pots you can buy: water and grass pops up for the kitties! Any Cat Siters do that? Anyone have thoughts on cats and grass?
A parting shot of Anduille, who loved to eat grass.