Why does a cat eat grass: there are reasons for this – an animal does nothing for no reason

09.03.2024 15:13

It would be a mistake to think that cats do things for no reason – in fact, their behavior is guided by instincts. They are the ones that tell your pet that it is time to go chew the grass.

To ensure that your indoor plants do not suffer significant harm from your cat’s appetite, we recommend purchasing a special herb for your pet.

But first, let's figure out why a cat has such a desire in the first place.

We'll have to start from afar - we suggest you remember that cats used to be wild and ate mice and birds.

Their stomachs could not cope with the bones, feathers and other “elements” that got into it, so the animals found a way out – to eat a bunch of grass, which had an emetic and laxative effect.

Cat
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“Modern” cats, that is, domestic ones, sometimes use a similar “life hack” to get rid of accidentally eaten fur.

In addition, the grass attracts cats because it contains folic acid and vitamin B, which the cat’s body is unable to synthesize.

However, if the cat does not gnaw blades of grass, you should not force-feed it this “dish” – this means that everything is fine with it anyway.

Earlier we talked about which dog color is considered the most dangerous.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor