We will find that in real life, many friends will choose to raise pet cats, and they can also let their cats eat more cat grass. It is very important for cats to eat grass, which mainly induces vomiting, but not every plant can be eaten by cats. So, what should we pay attention to when choosing to grow cat grass? What are the benefits of growing cat grass?

1. There are reasons why pet cats eat plants

1. Vomit the accumulated hair balls

Grass is good for cats. It contains certain vitamins and rich fiber, and can be used as an effective vomiting agent, because the fluff on the leaves of the grass can adhere to the cilia of the digestive tract to induce vomiting.

Intellectual: But the grass you eat must be non-toxic. Not every kind of grass can be eaten.

2. Achieve vomiting effect

When a cat accidentally eats poisonous food or food that causes gastrointestinal discomfort, the cat will want to induce vomiting by eating grass and vomit out the things that make it uncomfortable as soon as possible.

3. Change the acidity and alkalinity of gastric juice

Cats may have parasites hidden in their stomachs, and they want to eat grass to change the pH value of their gastric juices. If your cat has too many parasites, you will find a lot of parasites if you carefully observe the spit.

4. Obtain folic acid nutrition

According to research results, cats eat grass to absorb the juice from the leaves and stems so that they can produce nutrients in their bodies. What cats really need is the "folic acid" component contained in the juice. Once cats feel they need it, they will look for it to avoid shortage.

2. The benefits of growing cat grass to cats

1. Fiber and vitamins

Cat grass can help cats digest indigestible meat bones, etc.; many meats do not have plant vitamins, such as vitamin C or other minerals and chlorophyll, while cat grass contains plant vitamins.

2. Don’t hoard hair balls

Cats lick their fur and clean their bodies every day. It is easy for cats to swallow the fur into their stomachs. A small amount of fur will be discharged or spit out on their own, but if the amount is large, the sharp part of the cat grass can induce vomiting and it will be easier to spit out.

3. Reduce gastrointestinal discomfort

When cats have poor gastrointestinal function: such as inflammation, flatulence, accumulation of rotten flesh, etc., eating cat grass can induce vomiting or help expel food from the gastrointestinal tract, thereby alleviating uncomfortable symptoms.

4. Relieve psychological pressure

As long as you are alive, there will be stress. Plants are the best food to relieve stress. Eating more fruits and vegetables when you are stressed is good for the human body, and it is also good for cats. Moreover, the special smell of cat grass will make cats feel happy.

It can be seen that planting cat grass that is edible for cats is very important. You can alsoThere is no need to worry about the risk of cat poisoning. Eating more cat grass can help cats digest and relieve gastrointestinal discomfort. It is especially important for cats to relieve stress and relieve tension.