Wheat vs. Oat vs. Barley: Which Cat Grass Suits Your Cat?
Wheat vs. Oat vs. Barley: Which Cat Grass Suits Your Cat?
Wheat, oat and barley are the three grasses sold as cat grass. They look alike in the box, but each one suits a different cat. All three help with hairballs, so the choice comes down to your cat: wheat as a daily ritual for cats prone to stress, oat for particular eaters, and barley for adult and senior cats.
This guide sets them side by side so you can choose with confidence, or take the Sprouties quiz for a recommendation made for your cat.
Quick Comparison Table
| Wheatgrass | Oat Grass | Barley Grass | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Triticum Aestivum | Avena Sativa | Hordeum Vulgare |
| Best answer | Choose wheat for cats prone to stress: soft, fine grass to return to every day. | Choose oat for particular eaters: crisp grass. | Choose barley for adult and senior cats: broad leaves with more in every bite. |
| Naturally contains | Chlorophyll, vitamins C and E, trace minerals | Fiber and minerals | Natural antioxidants, vitamins C and E, carotenoids |
| Texture | Soft, fine grass | Crisp grass | Broad leaves, harvested young |
| Best for | Cats prone to stress | Fussy eaters | Adult and senior cats |
Wheatgrass (Triticum Aestivum)
Tagline: A daily ritual for cats prone to stress
Soft and fine, wheat becomes part of your cat's day, something to return to whenever they need it. The grass naturally contains chlorophyll, vitamins C and E, and trace minerals.
Who should choose wheatgrass?
- Cats prone to stress. A fresh box within reach becomes a daily ritual, soft grass they can come back to whenever they like.
- Cats who like a routine. Wheat fits easily into the day, alongside meals, play and rest.
Texture
Soft, fine grass, ready to nibble the day it arrives.
Learn more about wheatgrass for cats | Shop Fresh Wheatgrass
Oat Grass (Avena Sativa)
Tagline: For cats who are particular about what they eat
Oat is crisp grass that naturally contains fiber and minerals.
Who should choose oat grass?
- Particular eaters. Crisp grass suits a cat who is particular about what they eat.
Texture
Crisp grass for particular eaters.
Learn more about oat grass for cats | Shop Fresh Oat Grass
Barley Grass (Hordeum Vulgare)
Tagline: For adult and senior cats
Barley's broad leaves give cats who nibble at their own pace more in every bite. We harvest it young, when the leaves hold the most natural antioxidants. It also contains vitamins C and E and carotenoids.
Who should choose barley grass?
- Adult and senior cats. Broad leaves with more in every bite suit a cat who nibbles at their own pace.
- Cats who take their time. Barley gives an unhurried cat a generous box to return to through the week.
Texture
Broad leaves, harvested young.
Choosing by Your Cat
By cat profile
| Your cat | Best starting point |
|---|---|
| Prone to stress | Wheatgrass (a daily ritual) |
| Particular about what they eat | Oat grass (crisp grass) |
| Adult or senior | Barley grass (broad leaves, more in every bite) |
| Long-haired, grooms often | Any of the three (all help with hairballs) |
| Enjoys a change | All three in rotation |
Why Not All Three?
If your cat enjoys a change, rotating wheat, oat and barley lets them try each grass in turn.
To let your cat try every grass without choosing just one, the Complete Wellness Bundle brings one box every 10 days, rotating through all three, for AED 195/mo with free delivery across the UAE.
Still Not Sure?
Take the Sprouties quiz. Answer a few quick questions about your cat and get a grass recommendation made for them.
Plans and Pricing
| Plan | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single box | Any one grass, one-time | AED 69 |
| Biweekly subscription | Any one grass, delivered every 2 weeks | AED 138/mo |
| Complete Wellness Bundle | All three grasses in rotation, one box every 10 days | AED 195/mo |
| Weekly subscription | Any one grass, delivered weekly | AED 234.60/mo |
All subscription plans include free delivery across the UAE.
About Sprouties
Set the box down and let your cat enjoy it. There is nothing to plant, and every box is organic, pesticide-free and non-GMO, grown hydroponically in the UAE and delivered fresh to your door.
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