The problem with grooming is that hairballs are developed, especially given the anatomy of the feline tongue, which is equipped with small hook-like structures that more or less act as a brush. Ingesting grass makes the cat vomit, and so it is an effective way of removing the hairballs.<\/p>\n
Brushing your cat regularly will prevent the development of hairballs, and so you\u2019ll notice that your cat won\u2019t feel as tempted to snack on grass as he or she did before.<\/p>\n
Folic Acid and Minerals<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s quite challenging for a carnivore like a cat to get the right minerals and vitamins only from meat. To aid their digestion and support cell growth, cats need vitamin B9 (also known as folic acid). For kittens, the source of the folic acid consists of their mother\u2019s milk. However, there aren\u2019t many other sources that a cat can use to get folic acid, and if the animal isn\u2019t getting enough, he or she can develop anemia<\/a>. In case you didn\u2019t know, grass juice contains a good amount of the vitamin, along with many other minerals.<\/p>\n Grass also contains niacin, vitamins A and D, as well as chlorophyll, which is said to oxygenate the blood.<\/p>\n There have been no particular studies performed in this sense, however, so the assumption about the folic acid and your cat\u2019s natural way of knowing where to get it is just that — an assumption.<\/p>\n The fact of the matter is that grass does have a good deal of vitamins and minerals, and if it comes from a trusted source (such as the one you\u2019ve planted yourself), there\u2019s absolutely nothing preventing your cat from getting a little extra nutrients by munching on it from time to time.<\/p>\n If your cat eats too much grass and does it extremely often and even tries munching on your other houseplants, you may have a problem. If you\u2019ve ever heard of stress eating before, you probably know that it can affect many people. But what you might not know is that our cats can have the same disorder, and so whenever stress hits, your feline companion needs an outlet.<\/p>\n It might be because you\u2019ve introduced another cat to your household or you\u2019ve recently gotten a dog. It might also be because your schedule doesn\u2019t allow you to spend that much time with your cuddly little friend anymore. These, as well as many other events, can represent stressful situations for your pet.<\/p>\n To soothe themselves, cats will try doing a lot of things from constantly grooming to excessive vocalization. And yes, finding something to chew on can give them the momentary relief they need to forget about the anxiety they normally feel.<\/p>\n Other signs that this might be the issue is aggressive behavior or withdrawing from family members. If you\u2019ve noticed all of these behavioral representations, get in touch with your vet.<\/p>\n Adults love to snack on grass, but it is recommended that you avoid offering it to kittens before they are at least four months old. Sure, they will try to eat anything, but it\u2019s better to leave the digestive tract to develop fully and only then introduce grass into the cat\u2019s diet.<\/p>\n Another note that we must make is that not all types of grass are safe for cats. Some of your indoor plants can be poisonous, so keeping them in areas where they can\u2019t be reached by your pets is mandatory. Even aloe vera is toxic, so we recommend checking out a list of the most dangerous plants and flowers on the ASPCA<\/a><\/u> website.<\/p>\nStress Relief<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhen Eating Grass Can Be Unhealthy<\/h2>\n