Many cat parents grow a plant in their home, cat grass, and some people may not understand what this plant is for. Cats like to clean themselves by licking, so hairballs form in their stomachs. And cat grass can help cats spit out the hairballs in their stomachs.
What does cat grass do?
Cat grass is non-toxic and harmless, rich in fiber, which can stimulate cats It can improve the gastrointestinal motility, help cats spit out the hairballs that form in the stomach; help cats easily decompress; improve the oral environment, prevent and control oral diseases, and supplement corresponding vitamins and trace elements to inhibit eosinophilic granulomas caused by various reasons , Oral ulcers, gingivitis, glossitis, etc. Plants such as wheat, oats, and mung beans can be used as cat grass for cats to eat.
How to grow cat grass?
1. Go to the pet store to buy a full set, including culture soil and a box , seeds, and planting instructions, please plant according to the instructions, about two or three weeks will germinate, and it will take about a month and a half to grow to be edible.
2. Go to the grain store to buy oats, wheat, rice and other seeds, a bag of tens of dollars. The method of planting is to take out a small handful of soaking water for one night, prepare a pot of soil, sprinkle lightly, sprinkle with water, and sprinkle some soil to cover it. Remember to keep the soil moist, and it will sprout and grow in about a month.
3. Cutting method, the lawns in the wild and even in the city are full of cat grass. If you recognize them, you can take a few sections home and insert them in the moist soil, and they will take root in a few days.