My cat is eating grass. Is this normal, or should I be worried?

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• Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 12th, 2018

  Some cats eat grass because their tummies are upset and some do it out of habit/boredom. If your cat is otherwise acting normal I would not worry too much about the behavior. If, however, she is acting ill, this may be the first indication that something is going on.
  
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• Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 1st, 2018

  Unfortunately, no. There is no way to stop her from eating grass when she is outside. In dogs you can use a grazing or basket muzzle but they do not have these for cats (to the best of my knowledge). Just be careful that the grass she is eating is not treated with any fertilizers/pesticides. Other than that, her eating it and then vomiting is not really a huge problem. If she does it incessantly though, you should have her to your vet for a check-up to make sure there is no underlying medical reason for this behavior.
  
  Hope this helps. Best wishes.

  

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• Answered By Oneal Bogan, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 7th, 2018

  Hi there,
  
  It sounds like your cat may just be having some GI upset on her current diet.
  
  I would recommend trying a diet that is for sensitive stomachs and see if that stops her from ingesting grass.
  
  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

  

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• Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 19th, 2018

  Sometimes dogs and cats seem to eat grass when they have an upset stomach, potentially to help settle their stomachs or to induce vomiting. If Ginger continues to vomit you may want to see your veterinarian to make sure she doesn't have a separate medical condition that is causing her to vomit. Otherwise I wouldn't be too concerned. I also think it is fine to allow her to keep eating grass - it provides vitamins, minerals and fiber!

  

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