Decided to
plant Cat Grass as a non-destructive
alternative for
Spencer, my cat, to eat instead of my houseplants. Cat grass is a type of
cereal grass such as oat grass or wheat grass. Hopefully the leaves of the Cat
Grass will help satisfy craving for greens and keep him from my
plants. According to the Cat Grass package:
- This is a good digestive aid in small doses for most cats.
- It is extremely easy to grow, your cat will love you.
- Place in south window for best light you can find.
- Avena sativa sometimes called cat oats
Oat grass is particularly popular because it’s sweet and the blades are non-serrated so they won’t get stuck in your animal's throat. The reason to purchase a product labeled “cat grass” is that it will most likely be pesticide free, organic, and manufactured for cat consumption.
Most animals like a little vegetation every now and again. Greens help with digestion and hairballs, provide folic acid and the chlorophyll is a natural breath freshener. If your cat is indoors all the time, houseplants are pretty much the only option. And eating the houseplants may get your pet in trouble and might even make them sick. It’s even scarier for indoor-outdoor cats because who knows what’s lurking out there under the guise of a tasty green?
