My cat is eating grass. Is this normal, or should I be worried?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 19 days old
Why my Persian cat is eating grass.
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Published on August 21st, 2019
Some cats may eat grass to settle an upset stomach or to self induce vomiting. Cats will also eat grass due to boredom or simply because it tastes good. As long as Kitty is behaving normally, there is likely no cause for concern.
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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. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.
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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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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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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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