These are questions cat owners often ask us about vets and grass, answered by the Sprouties team.
Every Sprouties box is vet approved, and vets recommend our grass to their patients. That's something we're proud of, so it's worth being clear about what it means. Behind the label is the grass itself: organic, grown hydroponically in the UAE, pesticide-free and non-GMO, harvested the morning it's delivered. Vet approved doesn't mean grass treats anything. A box of grass is a safe plant for your cat to nibble, and it helps with hairballs, but it doesn't replace your vet's care. Vet clinics and animal hospitals across the UAE can also partner with us to offer our grass to their clients.
Why would a vet suggest cat grass to their clients in the first place?
A few reasons come up again and again. Some clients ask about hairballs, and all three of our grasses help with hairballs. Some worry about toxic houseplants, and a box of grass gives their cat a safe plant of its own. And some just want a simple daily ritual to add to their cat's routine. Eating plants is common cat behavior, and a box makes it easy.
My cat gets hairballs. Will a box of grass actually help, and what is that claim based on?
Yes, it helps with hairballs. Here's what's behind that:
- A small 2025 study looked at two cats and six samples, and found cat hair tangled in the tiny hairs and edges of plant leaves in regurgitated hairballs.
- Wheat, oat and barley all help with hairballs, so choose the grass that suits your cat rather than the one with the best story.
- Grass is one part of the routine. Regular brushing and fresh water help with hairballs too.
If your cat has hairballs often, or vomits often, talk to your vet. Grass helps with hairballs; it isn't a treatment for anything.
Is cat grass safe for kittens, and how should I introduce it to a young cat for the first time?
Yes, once they're eating solid food. Our grass is organic and pesticide-free, grown for cats to nibble. Offer a small amount while you watch, and let your kitten explore at their own pace. If you're unsure, ask your vet.
My cat keeps chewing my houseplants. Is giving them grass a good idea?
It's a good start. Many common houseplants aren't safe for cats, so check every plant against a trusted toxic-plant list and keep unsafe ones out of reach. A box of grass gives your cat a plant they're welcome to nibble. If your cat has chewed a plant you're unsure about, call your vet straight away.
My cat has allergies or a health condition. Can they have grass?
Check with your vet first, before you add anything new, grass included. Your vet knows your cat best, and that's exactly the conversation to have.
What's actually in a box?
Just grass. Each box is organic wheat, oat or barley grass, grown hydroponically in the UAE, pesticide-free and non-GMO. Wheat naturally contains chlorophyll, vitamins C and E and trace minerals. Oat naturally contains fiber and minerals. Barley naturally contains vitamins C and E and carotenoids. All three help with hairballs.
To try all three, the Complete Wellness Bundle brings barley, oat and wheat, a box every 10 days, and once you know which grass your cat loves most, you can switch to it from your account.
