Why do cats bite green rosaries?

Cats biting green rosaries may be due to curiosity or stomach discomfort, which prompts them to eat grass to stimulate vomiting. However, owners must be very careful: green rosaries are toxic to cats. After eating them, cats may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite, or even complete loss of appetite. They may then suffer from dehydration and anemia. To avoid this, it is recommended not to have green rosaries at home if you have cats. Instead, you can grow cat grass at home, which promotes the elimination of hairballs and doesn't pose a poisoning risk to your cat.

Curiosity

Cats are creatures full of curiosity about unknown things. Green rosaries are mysterious to them, so cats may bite their leaves out of curiosity.

Stimulating vomiting

Cats constantly lick their fur, inevitably swallowing some of it. This hair cannot be digested or absorbed, so cats may bite the leaves of green rosaries to consume fibres, thus inducing vomiting and expelling the hairballs.

Note: Besides green rosaries, azaleas, ivies, lilies, daffodils, and hydrangeas are also toxic to cats. It is recommended not to grow these plants if you have cats. If you still want to grow them, keep them separate from your cat and prevent them from coming into contact with the plants.