Cat Grass Growth

Cats like to eat grass.

Many cats like to eat grass, although it is unknown why, as cats are carnivores. Cat grass can be grown not only for cats, but also for small dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs.

Types

Small kits marketed as cat grass are actually wheat grass, oat grass, fescue grass or Japanese millet grass. All of these types grow to about 3 inches in height in one to two weeks.

Advantages

Cat should not be allowed to eat outdoor grass because it could be contaminated with pesticides, fertilizers, spilled automotive chemicals or parasites. Growing cat grass indoors gives cats or other grass-eating pets a safe snack.

Warning

Cat grass can make cats vomit. Do not leave the grass where a cat can get at it all of the time. Never offer cat grass to cats immediately after they have eaten a meal or they will vomit.

References

• Pet Place: How do you grow cat grass?
• The Cat Site: Cat Grass
• San Diego Channel 10 News: Grow Your Own Wheat Grass

Resources

• Pet MD: Why Do Cats Eat Grass?
• National Geographic Kids: Pamper Your Pet! Cat Grass
• Guinea Pig Fun: Gardening: Wheat Grass