Why Do Cats Eat Grass?

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As a cat owner, you must have come across your cat eating grass. Cats are carnivorous so seeing your cat eat grass is quite surprising. 

The answer to the question that why cats eat grass isn’t a one-liner and researchers have come up with multiple reasons.  

Why Do Cats Eat Grass?

Your cat may be eating grass to induce vomiting. Vomiting can be helpful in bringing gastrointestinal function to normal if it is upset. 

Grass Can Induce Vomiting 

Grass contains folic acid. This is an essential vitamin that plays an important role in the production and smooth functioning of hemoglobin.  

Grass Contains Folic Acid 

Grass is a natural laxative for your cat.  

Grass is a Natural Laxative 

Research has shown that animals eat grass and other herbs to remove their intestinal parasites. 

Grass Eating is an Innate Behavior

If your cat eats a large amount of grass, this can result in obstruction of the digestive tract. 

When Is It Bad For Cats To Eat Grass?

If the grass eaten by your cat has been sprayed with pesticides and insecticides, it can result in toxicity.

Toxicity From Grass

If you want your cat to obtain health benefits from grass without risk of any hazard, you should get indoor grass that is safe for cats. 

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