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While broad grasses seem to have a laxative effect narrow grasses are suspected to help a cat settle an upset stomach. Its not fully understood from a scientific point of view but there are many theories as to why they like eating it. A cat can also eat grass in search of minerals and vitamins like folic acid that they might not be getting from their diet.
Some cats eat grass to clear up constipation and feel more comfortable. Some people wonder if their pets eat grass due to some nutrient deficiency but there is no evidence to support this. Though the reasons behind this cat behavior is not completely understood the most common theory is that cats eating grass could be linked to intestinal upset. Cats may eat grass for nutritional value as grass contains trace nutrients and beneficial bacteria.
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