Why do cats spit up after eating grass?

Question

Our cat will go out and eat grass and then in a few minutes she will spit up.

Answer 1

they eat the grass for just that reason...but they also like the taste of the grass..mine does the same thing..wierd eh

Answer 2

My dogs and my cats both eat grass, they do it as i was told by the vet beacuse they lack something in the diet, what ever your feed them is not agreeing with them so they need to make them self sick. I change food as instucted by the vet and now my dogs and cats are ok. Cat self medicate they know how to help themselfs so check with your vet, may be your cat is trying to tell you something,everyone cats is different but if your worried call a vet they usually can answer any question over the phone, or go on the interenet reasearch cat and digestive problems. Good luck

Answer 3

Cats (and some dogs) eat grass to help themselves digesting (especially a hairball remedy). When they eat too much grass, them spit, but there's nothing to worry about.

Answer 4

cats love grass and there is special grass that you can buy you just grow it in a pot and let the cat eat it when they eat grass from outside sometimes its because they are sick usually after they eat the grass and throw up they are fine

Answer 5

Buy only cat grass. Regular grass can poison your cat. The grass can have toxic garden sprays or anything else

Answer 6

Grass is a natural remedy for upset stomach for dogs and cats.

Answer 7

Dogs do it as well it helps with their digestion. They even sell grass for cats at the pets stors

Answer 8

Cats do this to get rid of hairballs.
if they eat to much they will spit it up

Answer 9

it's makes them sick cat shouldn't eat grass

Answer 10

well basically, when cats and dogs eat grass its like a medicine, think of it as clearing thier stomach, its like when you feel ill and then your sick do you feel any better? does that answer your question hope so! thanks x