What kinds of grass do cats eat?

1. Cat grass

Cat grass, also known as wheat grass, is a kind of grass that can be eaten directly by cats. , Cat grass is rich in vitamins, minerals, and a large amount of chlorophyll. The plant fiber in cat grass can also promote the peristalsis of the cat's gastrointestinal tract, help the cat's digestion, promote the cat's absorption of nutrients, and enhance the cat's physical fitness. .

Cat grass does not contain any substances that can promote cat nerve excitement, so cats will not have any special reaction after eating cat grass.

2. Catnip

Although there is only one word difference between catnip and mint, catnip and human mint are two completely different plants. I would like to remind all cat mints, never feed mint to cats, it will cause harm to cats~

Cat mint, like cat grass, can be eaten directly. But because catnip is not as easy to grow as cat grass. Therefore, catnip is generally dehydrated and made into cat snacks or filled in cat toys.

Catnip contains a chemical called catnip lactone. When a cat smells or eats this substance, it will enter the cat's nasal cavity, and a nose pick is called a nose pick. tissue, and then transmits the received signals to the cat’s brain, giving the cat an extremely relaxed and pleasant feeling, thus causing the cat to be in a very excited state.

However, not all cats will respond to catnip, especially kittens under 6 months old and older cats.

3. Mutian Polygonum

Mutian Polygonum is a perennial vine whose branches and leaves can be used as medicine for pain relief, rheumatism, etc. Later, the Japanese accidentally discovered that cats reacted to the smell of fenugreek, just like catnip, and it was used to relieve stress and relax cats.

The kiwifruit in Adenium can speed up digestion, and β-phenylethyl alcohol makes the Adenium emit a unique fragrance, stimulate the brain through the nose hoe, and put the cat into a relaxed state.

The fruits and branches of Polygonum arborescens can be chewed directly by cats. It is a natural tooth cleaning product. It can also be ground and stuffed into cats' toys. It should be noted that the fruits of Polygonum arborescens are small, which can easily cause cats to accidentally eat them and block the respiratory tract. The owner must pay more attention to them.