Fresh grass is one of the simplest things you can add to an indoor cat's day. It helps with hairballs, gives your cat something green of their own to nibble, and becomes a small ritual they come back to.
This guide covers what cat grass offers, what each of the three grasses naturally contains, which cats it suits, and how to introduce it.
What Is Cat Grass?
Cat grass is the name for cereal grasses grown young for cats to nibble. The three we grow are wheat (Triticum aestivum), oat (Avena sativa) and barley (Hordeum vulgare). All three are safe for cats, and each has its own texture and its own natural make-up.
Ours is organic, pesticide-free and non-GMO, grown hydroponically in the UAE and harvested fresh for delivery.
Cat grass and catnip are different plants. Catnip is a herb from the mint family that sets off a short burst of play in some cats. Cat grass is young cereal grass, there to be nibbled every day.
Help With Hairballs
Cats swallow loose fur every time they groom, and some of it gathers into hairballs. Fresh cat grass helps with hairballs.
Wheat, oat and barley all help with hairballs, so you do not need a particular grass for it. That leaves the choice to your cat's temperament and age.
Grass fits into a simple routine: regular brushing to lift loose fur, fresh water within reach, and a box of grass your cat can find at any time.
An occasional hairball is normal for many cats. If they become frequent, or your cat seems unwell, your vet is the one to ask.
Take the quiz to find the grass that suits your catA Safer Plant to Nibble
Many indoor cats like to chew on plants, so it helps to know which ones suit a home with a cat. Lilies, pothos, dieffenbachia and aloe are among those best kept out of a cat's reach.
A box of cat grass gives your cat a plant of their own, grown to be nibbled. Keeping it where they already spend time makes it the easy choice. Before you bring a new plant home, it is worth checking that it is safe for cats.
If your cat still reaches for a houseplant, move the plant out of reach and set the grass nearby, so the grass is the closest thing to nibble.
If you are ever unsure about a plant your cat has chewed, your vet can advise.
Shop fresh wheat grassSomething to Explore Every Day
Nibbling plants is a normal part of cat behavior. Most cats nibble grass, and most are healthy when they do (Hart et al., 2021, a survey of more than 1,000 cat owners). A box of fresh grass gives an indoor cat a place to do it.
Grass also brings new smells and textures into a home that can otherwise stay the same from day to day. Sniffing, exploring and nibbling a fresh box is a small piece of enrichment your cat can choose for themselves.
For cats prone to stress, wheat grass makes a daily ritual: soft, fine grass in the same spot each day, something to return to whenever they need it.
A new box arriving on a regular schedule keeps the ritual going, and gives your cat something fresh to discover each time.
What Each Grass Naturally Contains
Each grass has its own character and its own natural make-up, and each suits a different kind of cat:
Wheat Grass
Wheat grows soft and fine, the kind of grass a cat returns to through the day. It naturally has chlorophyll, vitamins C and E, and trace minerals.
Oat Grass
Oat grass is crisp, which suits a cat who is choosy about what they eat. It naturally contains fiber and minerals.
Amounts vary from one harvest to the next, so we describe what each grass contains rather than how much. Cat grass is something fresh to nibble alongside a complete cat food.
Browse all three grass varietiesWhich Cats Is Cat Grass For?
Any indoor cat can enjoy a box of fresh grass. A few are worth a closer look:
Long-haired breeds and heavy groomers. Persians, Maine Coons, Ragdolls and other long-haired cats swallow more fur when they groom. Any of the three grasses helps with hairballs, and regular brushing pairs well with it.
Indoor-only cats. A cat who never goes outside has no garden to explore. A box of grass brings something green and fresh into their space.
Cats prone to stress, particular eaters, and older cats. Each has a grass that suits them, set out in the cards above. If you are unsure which fits your cat, the quiz at sprouties.ae/pages/start can help you choose.
Multi-cat households. With several cats sharing, a weekly plan or more than one box per delivery keeps grass within reach for everyone.
Growing Your Own or Having It Delivered
Grow-your-own cat grass kits are easy to find, and a delivered box is the other way to keep grass at home. Both give your cat fresh grass; the difference is time and effort.
A kit takes about a week to grow and needs regular watering and the right light. Results depend on conditions at home, and UAE heat can make home growing harder to get right.
A delivered box arrives ready to nibble. Ours is organic and UAE-grown, harvested and delivered fresh, and stays fresh for about 7 days from harvest.
A subscription brings a fresh box on a regular schedule, with next-day delivery across the UAE and free delivery on every subscription plan.
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If your cat has never had fresh grass before, take it slowly:
- Place the box somewhere your cat already spends time. Near their food bowl or a favorite resting spot works well.
- Give them time to find it on their own, without placing them in front of it.
- Offer it in short sessions at first. If your cat eats a lot at once, move the box away for a while and bring it back later.
- Add a little water at the base of the box, never on the grass. A box stays fresh for about 7 days from harvest.
Some cats take to grass immediately. Others may need a day or two to warm up. Both responses are completely normal.
Not sure which grass to start with? Take the quiz
Making Cat Grass Part of the Routine
A subscription is the easiest way to keep fresh grass in your cat's day.
Plans to fit your household:
- Single box: AED 69 (one-time)
- Biweekly plan: AED 138/month (2 boxes)
- Complete Wellness Bundle (all three grasses in rotation): AED 195/month
- Weekly plan: AED 234.60/month (4 boxes)
Delivery is free on every subscription plan and on one-time orders of 2 or more boxes, with next-day delivery across the UAE.
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