Why do cats eat plants?
Cats nibble plants indoors as a substitute for eating grass, which is perfectly natural behavior. Eating grass is like taking medication – it’s nature’s way of inducing vomiting. The reason why cats need to regurgiate (vomit) is to rid their digestive system of those painful hairballs that accumulate from grooming. Because they can’t very well stick a paw down their throat to do the job, they instinctively seek out grasses or plants. Since they’ll eat almost anything green, it’s important that cats don’t have access to toxic plants. You can make sure that your cat is safe from poisonous plants by buying special grasses for cats sold at pet supply stores. He will also love parsley, sage, thyme, and lavender. Why do cats sleep so much? They are the catnap originators. They sleep practically all day – clocking in about 16 hours of dozing during each 24 hour period. They can sleep from sitting up to snuggling into spots humans can’t deem comfortable or suitable for sleeping. Their sleep pa
