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QuestionWhy is my cat obsessed with eating plants?Molly DeVoss is a Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist (CFTBS), a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC), a Fear Free Certified Trainer (FFCT), and the Founder of Cat Behavior Solutions. Molly specializes in using positive reinforcement to modify and prevent unwanted behaviors in cats and reduce cat shelter surrender. Molly has sat on the Dallas Animal Advisory committee since 2013 and was voted one of the Top 12 Extraordinary Cat Behaviorists of 2020 by Catpetclub.com. She is certified by both the Animal Behavior Institute and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is also the host of the weekly podcast Cat Talk Radio.Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist & Certified Cat Behavior ConsultantExpert AnswerThey might eat plants for "entertainment" if their environment doesn't seem stimulating enough. Other times, your cat may find the plant's scent interesting, which makes them want to taste it. If your plant is next to an air conditioner, the shifting leaves might also resemble a fun game of prey play.
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QuestionDo cats eat plants when they are sick?Molly DeVoss is a Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist (CFTBS), a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC), a Fear Free Certified Trainer (FFCT), and the Founder of Cat Behavior Solutions. Molly specializes in using positive reinforcement to modify and prevent unwanted behaviors in cats and reduce cat shelter surrender. Molly has sat on the Dallas Animal Advisory committee since 2013 and was voted one of the Top 12 Extraordinary Cat Behaviorists of 2020 by Catpetclub.com. She is certified by both the Animal Behavior Institute and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is also the host of the weekly podcast Cat Talk Radio.Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist & Certified Cat Behavior ConsultantExpert AnswerSome cats eat plants if they aren't getting enough folic acid in their diet, as this nutrient is found in the juices of some grasses and plants.
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QuestionWhy does my cat eat plants and throw up?Molly DeVoss is a Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist (CFTBS), a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC), a Fear Free Certified Trainer (FFCT), and the Founder of Cat Behavior Solutions. Molly specializes in using positive reinforcement to modify and prevent unwanted behaviors in cats and reduce cat shelter surrender. Molly has sat on the Dallas Animal Advisory committee since 2013 and was voted one of the Top 12 Extraordinary Cat Behaviorists of 2020 by Catpetclub.com. She is certified by both the Animal Behavior Institute and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is also the host of the weekly podcast Cat Talk Radio.Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist & Certified Cat Behavior ConsultantExpert AnswerCats will often throw up after eating plants because they lack the amylase enzyme needed to digest the starch/vegetable/plant matter. They instinctively know this and may feel the need to eliminate hairballs and other things they can't digest. Plants and grasses that don't get thrown up act like fiber and work similarly to a laxative.
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QuestionWhat can I give my cat so they won't eat my plants?Molly DeVoss is a Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist (CFTBS), a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC), a Fear Free Certified Trainer (FFCT), and the Founder of Cat Behavior Solutions. Molly specializes in using positive reinforcement to modify and prevent unwanted behaviors in cats and reduce cat shelter surrender. Molly has sat on the Dallas Animal Advisory committee since 2013 and was voted one of the Top 12 Extraordinary Cat Behaviorists of 2020 by Catpetclub.com. She is certified by both the Animal Behavior Institute and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is also the host of the weekly podcast Cat Talk Radio.Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist & Certified Cat Behavior ConsultantExpert AnswerMake sure their diet is complete with fatty acids and the other nutrients that they need.
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QuestionHow do you keep cats from digging in potted plants?Molly DeVoss is a Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist (CFTBS), a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC), a Fear Free Certified Trainer (FFCT), and the Founder of Cat Behavior Solutions. Molly specializes in using positive reinforcement to modify and prevent unwanted behaviors in cats and reduce cat shelter surrender. Molly has sat on the Dallas Animal Advisory committee since 2013 and was voted one of the Top 12 Extraordinary Cat Behaviorists of 2020 by Catpetclub.com. She is certified by both the Animal Behavior Institute and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is also the host of the weekly podcast Cat Talk Radio.Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist & Certified Cat Behavior ConsultantExpert AnswerMake their environment really interesting by adding high climbing spaces, tall cat trees, scratching posts, and catios. You can also keep your kitty entertained with mazes, food puzzles, and birdfeeders displayed in front of windows.
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QuestionAre palm trees harmful to cats?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.No, palm trees are not harmful to cats. Check the ASPCA for a list of other plants which are non-toxic for cats.
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QuestionWhat do cats like to eat?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.Cats must have a meat-based diet so look for a complete cat food that lists meat as the principle ingredient. Looks for treats that are meat-based such as freeze-dried chicken or prawns. Cats do like to chew herbage so offer a tray of cat-grass (obtainable from pet stores), cat-nip, or they do like chewing on yucca plants (but this may kill the plant!)
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