Understanding the different types of pet grasses

Have you noticed your cat take a liking to and having an enjoyable nibble of grass in your backyard?

Overall, this is nothing to worry about and despite popular belief, it doesn’t mean your cat is unwell and trying to vomit. In fact, they’re likely trying to extract essential vitamins and minerals from this healthy snack.

Pet grass (commonly known as cat grass) is carefully designed and grown for our beloved pets. Petite pooches and kitty-cats benefit from pet grass, even rabbits and birds, too.

Want to understand the different types of pet grass? Find out with the pet grass people at PetGrazer by reading on.

Nature or nurture?

Cats are obligate carnivores. This means their diet is entirely made up of eating meat, because of the way they’re made, the nutrients found in animal flesh are required in their diet. Houseplants are a definitive no-no – with many being toxic to cats. Yet, there’s always high-quality Perth cat grass to satisfy their wild and instinctual desires.

On the other spectrum, we have dogs – who many commonly think are carnivores. In reality, dogs are omnivores – deriving essential nutrition from both animal and plant sources.

But let’s go back to cats quickly.

Why do cats eat grass?

• This activity aids in digestion, promotes mental stimulation and might even help reduce hairballs

• An instinctual, evolutionary behaviour

• In the past, cats and other animals like chimpanzees munched on grass to expel intestinal parasites and other nasties.

• We guess old, ancestral habits die hard!

  
  

Okay, back to dogs. Dogs enjoy a mighty munch on pet grass to add fibre to their diet, induce vomiting, for mental stimulation and to fill a nutritional void in their diet. The PetGrazer range is the dog grass your pooch will love.

The different types of pet grass

It’s not recommended for your pets to eat grass from an unknown source. After all, who really knows what pesticides, weedkiller or other dangerous substances may be left behind?

Below is a list of grass types safe and specific to the dietary needs of your cat or dog:

• Wheatgrass

  Packed full of necessary vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It’s a beneficial supplement for cats, dogs, AND humans.

• Oat grass

  A slightly sweeter, more flavourful pick of the three. Oat grass also provides a good source of protein, plus soluble fibre to aid digestion.

• Barley

  Sweet and nutrient filled, barley grows higher and faster, perfect for the home with multiple dogs and cats. A good alternative too for cereal sensitive pets.

PetGrazer use a special mix, combining all three pet grasses.

Where to find this healthy snack for your much-loved pet

PetGrazer is where you can consistently turn to for pre-grown, dedicated pet grass your furry friends will love.

Our Perth pet grass range gives your precious pets a mix of pet grass flavours and our WallGrazer ensures a mess-free, space-saving pet grass option.

Say goodbye to failed grows and DIY disappointments and hello to the efficiently grown pet grass from PetGrazer, grown with love and care by the PetGrazer Farmers at Workpower Bentley, PetGrazer Farm 1.

Looking for reliable pet grass sourced and grown right here in Perth, WA?

Contact PetGrazer today for pet grass your beloved pets will love.