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Cats use green plants as an emetic to induce vomiting and as a laxative. The plant fiber helps them to eliminate hairballs. If you have an indoor cat, make sure your house plants are not toxic to cats. The best thing to do is to grow them a good source of fiber such as wheat grass. It is very inexpensive to grow and your cats will prefer it to your house plants.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoCats eat plants because it helps their digestive and immune systems. Plants are kind of like a cat's veggies. It may also help the coating of their stomach to increase the prevention of ulcers, disease, etc.
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∙ 9y agoCats may chew on metal for a couple different reasons, the first being a mineral deficiency that they are trying to balance by eating metal. Another possible reason is that the cat may have PICA, a disorder in which people or animals eat non-edible items.
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Can cats digest steel?
no it is more likely to chew up the insides of cat
Why do cats like honeysuckle?
Maybe you have seen the question that asked, why do cats like olives. Olives? yes, i know. Cats like many strange things. but they do like to chew on plants in particular. it isn't suggested that you let them, even a type of flower, like honeysuckle. it can upset their stomach and make them throw up later. if they want something to chew on, i suggest buying some vitamin filled oat grass from the nearest pet store. it is MUCH better for them, and it will satisfy their chewing need Some cats will also try to chew on some plants that aren't good for them as well as swallow parts that may get stuck in their intestines (in that case, they'll die with intestinal blockage) or cause kidney stones type thing (from flower pollen parts). So don't let them eat odd things unless you're perfectly sure it's a safe plant.
Are chilli plants toxic to cats?
Cats do not generally like to eat chili plants due to the flavor of the plant, and a lot of people sprinkle chili to deter cats. Eaten in large quantities, chili plants can cause nausea and vomiting as well as skin reactions.
Is cordyline red star toxic to cats?
As with many houseplants, the cordyline red star is toxic to cats. Cats have a habit of eating houseplants whether the plants are toxic or not so it is important to keep toxic plants out of a cat's reach.
Is Anise the plant poisonous to cats?
Anise, the plant, is not poisonous to cats. Plants such as the American Holly, Alocasia, and Ambrosia Mexicana is known to be harmful to cats.
What cat is a plants cats love?
they like to chew on grass and lage leafed bushes
What kind of plants do cheetahs eat?
cheetahs are carnivores and therefore do not eat plants. But cats will chew on grass to help their digestive system
Do cats chew furniture?
yes the do
What are dangers in a rabbits life?
For an inside bunny the most danger is unprotected electric wires that they will easily chew through and toxic plants in the house. For a wild bunny i would say animals that will eat it. (big birds, fox, koyote probably even cats)
Are cats have digestive compartment like ruminants?
They do not. Cats do not "chew their cud".
What do turtles use there teeth for?
to chew plants
What plants cats hate?
Cats eat mostly anything green. some plants are poisonous so if they eat that they will get sick and there are only two types of plants that are okay for cats. So there are really no plants that cats hate.
What is found in chew and nuclear plants?
the letter e
Can cats digest steel?
no it is more likely to chew up the insides of cat
Do cats eat cellophane?
Some cats like to chase, play with, or chew on cellophane because they like the crinkling noise it makes.
How do cats get sick if their inside cats?
Dust particles can affect a cats health
Why does your cat chew up all paper?
Cats look at paper as a playful activity.
