Are your cats getting into your plants?  Do you know that some houseplants can be harmful for cats to eat?  Outdoor grasses may have harmful pesticides on them!  Here is an opportunity to give them their own plant to chew on.  Not only will they enjoy the taste but it can also help with fur ball elimination.  There are also vitamins and minerals in the grass.  They may like it so much that they won't be interested in your special plants.

The nice thing about Cat Grass is that you can grow it inside at any time of year.  You will want to plant it in a pot low enough and heavy enough that it can't easily be knocked over.  It needs a bright, sunny location and once it grows to 2-4 inches high, it is ready to eat.  You will want to offer it to them for just a few minutes otherwise, they can chew off too much and it may upset their stomachs.  It is best to offer it next to their food and water bowls so they see it as food.  This may help them learn to stay away from your houseplants as long as you do it on a regular basis.  The grass may take some getting used to at first since it will be new to their system but if you keep offering it they will normally adjust to this new food and actually consider it a treat.

The Cat Grass seeds should be planted 1/4-1/2 inch deep and spaced 1/8th inch apart, so very dense, thinning is not necessary.  It can take about 3-8 days to emerge.

Your cat may just love you even more when provided with some greens they can eat and not get in trouble!