Is it ok for cats to eat wild rye (I think that's what it is) as long as it hasn't been contaminated with any pesticides, etc.? Every August wild rye grows in our front yard, some of the cats love to eat the grass blades, others just love to play with the head before it dries out. Here's more information about it - http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ELVI3