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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / September 2004Cat and cat grass
Does anyone really know what grass does for cats? I know that a dog will chew on grass to maybe settle a stomach and probably for other reasons, so maybe the same for cats. Our cat seems to want it regularly, begs for it. Won't leave me alone till I go get him some. I have some growing in a large pot on the porch and every morning I have to go out and get a little which he gobbles up. Then he is happy. Oh well, long as kitty is happy, I'm happy, if kitty ain't happy........... :-)  SignaturePaul O. Absolutely clueless when it comes to cats Learning more every day, but still clueless oplholik@hotmail.com >From: "Paul O." oplholik@hotmail.com >Does anyone really know what grass does for cats? Well, I've been giving my cats wheat grass since they were little and they love it. It's said to be high in B vitamins and help aid digestion (has lots of enzymes). Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm darnit7@aol.comnolitter (PawsForThought) wrote in message > Well, I've been giving my cats wheat grass since they were little and they love > it. It's said to be high in B vitamins and help aid digestion (has lots of > enzymes). What is the least expensive way to grow it? I live in the Northeast US, and now that the growing season is coming to an end, I want my 14+? year-old Dorrie to be able to still eat grass. At one local supermarket, a little tiny planter called "kitty grass" sells for $3.99! If anyone has any idea, or any special seed to plant--and how to go about doing it all--would you please post? Thanks so much. << US, and now that the growing season is coming to an end, I want my 14+? year-old Dorrie to be able to still eat grass. At one local supermarket, a little tiny planter called "kitty grass" sells for $3.99! >> Go ahead, spend the $3.99. You will spend more looking for oat grass seed, making a planter box, tilling the soil.....go ahead, spend the money. (...) > Go ahead, spend the $3.99. You will spend more looking for oat grass seed, No you won't, 'cause you can order it (Avena Sativa) from here: http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/us/en/product/8474/1 Or: http://www.edirectory.co.uk/chilternseeds/pages/moreinfo.asp?Recordid=BFBDDHG In fact, US denizens could order from Chiltern and it would probably still be cheaper than T&M, and would likely arrive quicker to boot. Or just pop into yer local garden emporium, they'd probably have the seeds. > making a planter box, tilling the soil.....go ahead, spend the money. Tilling the soil? Are you planning to sow an acre or two of cat grass? Maybe you have an acre or two of free-grazing cats... S. news@stevethepsycho.co.uk (Steve G) wrote in message > Tilling the soil? Are you planning to sow an acre or two of cat grass? > Maybe you have an acre or two of free-grazing cats... HA HA HA! Seriously, though, Steve (and Karen, and Andromeda, and Paws, and Everyone), how often do you grow or regrow the grass? I am *absolutely* going to set about doing this for Dorrie this weekend, but I'm stymied as to how often you have to grow the grass. I live in Pennsylvania, which means the NON-growing season is six months long. Do you just keep waiting for the cat to eat all the grass and have another batch waiting for her? If she doesn't eat it, does it stay alive until she does, or does it die? God bless you all for the info. I really don't know what I'd do if not for this group. >From: cowabungie@yahoo.com (Cowa Bungie) >Seriously, though, Steve (and Karen, and Andromeda, and Paws, and >Everyone), how often do you grow or regrow the grass? I am >*absolutely* going to set about doing this for Dorrie this weekend, >but I'm stymied as to how often you have to grow the grass. I probably grow a new pot of it every couple of weeks. Like I said earlier, if you put it in the refrigerator at night, it will last longer. >I live in Pennsylvania, which means the NON-growing season is six >months long. Do you just keep waiting for the cat to eat all the >grass and have another batch waiting for her? My cats never really eat it all. It goes bad before they can do that. Ideally it would be nice to always have a fresh batch waiting, but I usually wait until it dies, then grow another batch. It only lasts maybe a couple of weeks, then the roots will start to get moldy, and it will start losing its green color. I got a free sample of cat grass and directions from Poopsie Cat. Why don't you have them send you a sample and then you'll have the directions too. But I wouldn't order from them, they're too expensive I think. Anyway, here's the website for the free sample: http://www.poopsiecat.com/sample.html Lauren If she doesn't eat it, >does it stay alive until she does, or does it die? ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm I start a new batch about twice a week. I keep the pot on a window sill and spray it with water twice a day. Each time, I rotate the pot 90 degrees so each side gets equal light. When the old grass turns yellow (about a week after it is fully grown) I throw it away. ---MIKE--- >From: cowabungie@yahoo.com (Cowa Bungie) >darnit7@aol.comnolitter (PawsForThought) wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >supermarket, a little tiny planter called "kitty grass" sells for >$3.99! I know, it's ridiculously expensive. You can make it yourself for pennies, once you buy the supplies (probably around $5). You can buy whole grain wheat (I buy Arrowhead Mills brand which is available at most any health food market, or you can use any brand. Then buy a bag of potting soil, and one of those clear plastic dishes you put underneath a potted plant. Try to get one around 3 inches high. Then take a sharp knife or scissors and punch holes in the bottom for drainage. Now take a decent size bowl and pour your potting soil into it and run a little water on it until it's very moist. Let is sit for 5 minutes. Then you may have to squeeze out an excess water but you still want the soil pretty moist. Put a layer about 1 inch thick in the plastic container. Then sprinkle some of the wheat kernals on top of the soil. Then cover with about 1/4 inch of soil. Put it on your counter and in a couple of days you should see it start to sprout. If it looks dry, water it at that point. It usually takes about 4 or 5 days to get a good batch for the Dorrie. It may sound harder than it is, but believe me, if I can do it, and I am terrible with plants, anyone can. One other thing, once it's growing, if you put it in the refrigerator at night, it will last longer. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm > Does anyone really know what grass does for cats? I know that a dog will > chew on grass to maybe settle a stomach and probably for other reasons, [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > which he gobbles up. Then he is happy. Oh well, long as kitty is happy, > I'm happy, if kitty ain't happy........... :-) http://www.felinefuture.com/nutrition/bpo_ch9.php Scroll down to the bottom >> Does anyone really know what grass does for cats? I know that a dog will >> chew on grass to maybe settle a stomach and probably for other reasons, [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Scroll down to the bottom >Thanks for the link. I haven't seen him regurgitate after eating it tho. SignaturePaul O. Absolutely clueless when it comes to cats Learning more every day, but still clueless oplholik@hotmail.com >From: "Paul O." oplholik@hotmail.com >>Thanks for the link. I haven't seen him regurgitate after eating it tho. My cats don't regurgitate from eating it either. I think in the 4 years they've been eating it, only Mickey has spit some up maybe twice total. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm I bought a 50 pound bag of oat seed for $8.00 at a feed store. DON'T use potting soil. Lawn soil is much cheaper and works much better (large hardware stores sell it). I water the grass with a sprayer twice a day. I discard it after it turns yellow but by then I have a new batch ready. ---MIKE--- >> From: "Paul O." oplholik@hotmail.com > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Lauren I've decided that if it is oat or wheat grass, they don't throw it up, unless they are eating it *because* their tummy is upset from furballs. I am not sure what exactly grass does for cats, but I know that Xena loves it! I grew a few pots of wheat and barley grass for her primarily to stop her eating up my lemon grass. Also, I read that wheat grass can do wonders, like cure people from gangrene etc. so I hoped that it might clear up the red and itchy bald spots on her face. The vet attributed them to a food allergy, probably beef. Well, all I can say so far, Xena loves her new grass which I take inside for her so she has access to it at all times. She didn't get tired of it in the last two weeks, and on top of that....there was no redness on her bald spots since!! Even though I have bravely given her the forbidden (but much beloved beef) every day. I hope 'that's it'! Regards, Andr0:) > Does anyone really know what grass does for cats? I know that a dog will > chew on grass to maybe settle a stomach and probably for other reasons, so [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Learning more every day, but still clueless > oplholik@hotmail.com >From: "andr0meda" andro.meda@bigpond.com >Well, all I can say so far, Xena loves her new grass which I take inside for >her so she has access to it at all times. She didn't get tired of it in the >last two weeks, and on top of that....there was no redness on her bald spots >since!! E Wow, that is great to hear! :) Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm |
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