Why do cats eat grass?

United States
November 8, 2009 6:35pm CST
Over the years I have seen this alot and don't know why! Then the cat throws up the grass? Why is that? I am curious!
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dodyast3
@dodyast3 (1514)
• Indonesia
9 Nov 09
I don't know about the cat, but my dog is doing the same. She eats the grass. Maybe, it's like vegetables for them . Sometime, she throws up too, but not all the time if she chews it correctly.
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blue65packer
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
9 Nov 09
I have seen dogs eat grass,too! Most of the time I see a cat or dog eat grass then throw up! I can't remember seeing a cat or dog not throwing up! Thanks for the response!
ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
9 Nov 09
I hear its because they are trying to throw up - but I've got a few cats that can eat it and not throw up - go figure... They seem to like certain kinds of grass better than others
ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
10 Nov 09
I know, its like they say horses can't burp, but I was sitting on one when she did - and her owner was leaning on her side talking to me when it happened! Jane say that maybe that's why she never got colic when the other horses did...
blue65packer
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
9 Nov 09
I have never seen a cat not throw up after eating grass to my memory! I have always see the cat or a dog throw it up! Weird!
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crazydaisy
@crazydaisy (3896)
• Canada
9 Nov 09
The reason is if their feel sick after eating their food the grass will settle their stomach down thats why they do it and plus it rid of fur balls thats not good for them so thats why eat grass alot. cd
blue65packer
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
9 Nov 09
Thanks for the response! I thought that is why cata and even dogs do that! It would make sense!
May2k8
@May2k8 (19788)
• Indonesia
9 Nov 09
I guess the cat is using grass for brush their teeth until clean, they also play on the grass while shower. Not only that, they like to eat the roots of plants if they are hungry.
blue65packer
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
9 Nov 09
It sounds from other peoples responses cats eat grass grass because they have a sick stomach and throwing the grass up makes them feel better! It makes sense!
carmelbg
@carmelbg (519)
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9 Nov 09
As far as I know cats eat grass to make themselves throw up. Its usually because they have an upset stomach or have eaten something bad so they eat grass which makes them sick.
blue65packer
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
9 Nov 09
That's what I keep hearing! It makes sense! Thanks for ther response!
akante
@akante (151)
• Latvia
1 Dec 09
They eat grass because it is mean soon will be rain.
blue65packer
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
3 Dec 09
That isn't right! You didn't read any of my other responses which you should of! I hate people who rely and make stupid responses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cwilson26
@cwilson26 (2735)
• United States
9 Nov 09
I have always heard that animals eat grass because they are sick to the stomachs and grass makes them puke. Then they feel better. My cats and dogs do it sometimes too. :)
blue65packer
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
9 Nov 09
Thanks for the response! It could be cats eat grass because they have a sick stomach and throwing up the grass makes them feel better! It would make sense!
abbiemaldonado
@abbiemaldonado (288)
• United States
10 Nov 09
my cats and dogs do this too.... my mum always told me that its like their medicene. they know when they arent feeling good, so they take their medicene "grass" and that makes them throw up and then they feel better....