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I saw in the cat care section that wheat grass is ok for cats but it said to limit their access to it but I just watched the 9/27/09 show and they put down several containers of grass for the cats to eat at will. I am confused. What is the correct way to give my cat grass? Is there a difference between wheat grass and grass sold in pet supply stores? (more) |
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Just put our cat on your Indoor Formula, which by the way, she loves. A friend got me worried by mentioning that some writers to a web site talk about serious kidney problems to cats on that Cat Chow formula. Please reassure me. (more) |
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Q: I saw in the cat care section that wheat grass is ok for cats but it said to limit their access to it but I just watched the 9/27/09 show and they put down several containers of grass for the cats to eat at will. I am confused. What is the correct way to give my cat grass? Is there a difference between wheat grass and grass sold in pet supply stores?
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Answer:
We do know that occasionally cats are attracted to grasses. There is some speculation that cats eat grass as a natural emetic, to induce vomiting of hairballs. But sometimes cats are "grazers," perhaps simply because they like the flavor of the grass. The grass sold in pet stores is usually a wheat grass type product that is very popular since wheat grass is very high in nutrients (vitamins, minerals amino acids) and is high in sugar which may be enticing to cats. It should be noted, however, that if you are feeding a complete and balanced diet, your cat receives all the nutrition he requires from the food, without the addition of grass as a supplement.
You may notice that your indoor cat chews on your houseplants to satisfy this desire. As a word of caution, this can be dangerous, as some common houseplants can be toxic to cats. Your growing wheat grass may offer a safer alternative for your cat's craving for plants. By growing wheat grass indoors, and offering it to him periodically as a treat for limited periods of time, it may help satisfy your cat's desire for chewing on greens, making him more likely to leave your houseplants alone.
If you suspect that elimination of hairballs is the driving factor behind your cat's desire to eat grass, you may want to change your cat's diet to Purina Cat Chow brand cat food Indoor Formula dry cat food. The fiber in this product will help your cat safely eliminate hairballs and may help reduce your cat's desire to eat grass. |
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Q: Just put our cat on your Indoor Formula, which by the way, she loves. A friend got me worried by mentioning that some writers to a web site talk about serious kidney problems to cats on that Cat Chow formula. Please reassure me.
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In the past it was thought that certain diets fed to cats could be harmful to their kidneys, especially diets containing high levels of protein. Recent studies have shown that high protein diets will not cause damage to healthy kidneys, but can be harmful to kidneys that have been compromised in some way. The causes of kidney (renal) disease and failure are numerous and in some instances, not understood. Acute kidney failure occurs at any age and if diagnosed and treated early, damage can in many instances, be stopped. In the majority of cases of acute renal failure where treatment is instituted early, the prognosis for full recovery is excellent. Chronic kidney failure appears to be more common in geriatric cats than dogs. Damage is usually irreversible, but progression and severity of disease and the quality of life can be temporarily modulated with careful medical and dietary controls. I am not aware of any reports where Purina Cat Chow brand cat food Indoor Formula was linked to kidney disease. As mentioned previously the causes of kidney disease are not well known and are usually attributed to older cats. You can be assured that all Purina Cat Chow dry cat foods go through extensive testing to ensure they provide the nutrition your cat requires to stay happy and healthy. |
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