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When can cats eat cat grass?

It is generally recommended to feed cat grass to cats after they have reached adulthood. Cat grass helps to expel hairballs from the body, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, and regulate the stomach and intestines. Eating a适量 of cat grass is beneficial to a cat's health after it becomes an adult. However, the gastrointestinal tract of kittens is not yet fully developed, and eating cat grass at this stage may easily stimulate the stomach and intestines, leading to vomiting or diarrhea.

Cats refusing to eat cat grass

Cats eat cat grass mainly to expel hairballs and meet the body's needs for trace elements. If a cat refuses to eat cat grass, it may be due to the following reasons: First, there are no hairballs in the cat's body and it is not deficient in trace elements, so the cat will not actively eat cat grass. Second, the cat simply does not like to eat cat grass. In this case, the owner can use hair removal creams to help the cat remove hair.

** Benefits of cat grass**

Cat grass is rich in fiber, which can stimulate the cat's gastrointestinal peristalsis and help the cat vomit up hairballs that have formed in the stomach. Cat grass also helps cats relax, improve oral hygiene, and prevent and control oral diseases. Simultaneously, cats eating cat grass can supplement vitamins and trace elements to inhibit various causes of eosinophilic granulomas, oral ulcers, gingivitis, and tongue inflammation.

Side effects of cat grass

Normal use of cat grass has no side effects, but attention should be paid to its cultivation methods and usage time. Cat grass contains ingredients such as barley, which can promote bowel movements and help the cat expel hairballs in the intestines. It can also make the cat feel happy. Cat grass should be purchased from authorized channels to avoid problems with cultivation or harmful additives in the cat grass, and to prevent poisoning if the cat eats it.