Petgreens have triple benefits for felines

House cats can be amazing pets but if they never go outdoors, they miss several important benefits of the outside world. They are not partaking of the fresh air, sunshine, and exercise that are enjoyed by felines who can live and or play outside of a house. There are 3 community cats in my neighborhood who are orange, black, and gray. For the past 3 years I’ve watched them being fed by neighbors, sleeping on my back porch, going back and forth between houses, and roaming the streets. They walk, run, climb trees and play and most importantly eat grass.

The earth was created with health benefits for animals when they eat from it. I had dogs and cats when I was younger who would routinely consume grass. My grandma said it was their medicine and helped heal their health issues. I recently adopted a 2-year-old cat from the local ASPCA shelter. I was concerned about the fact that he would be indoors all the time. While standing in line this morning at Pet Smart, I noticed a product that will benefit indoor kitties. There were two potted plants called Pet green. One was catnip and the other wheatgrass.

In their natural state, both of these grasses can smell pretty bad but the Pet Smart products each had a mild aroma that was not offensive. Wheatgrass is the freshly sprouted first leaves of the wheat plant. Humans consume this product and also drink its juice. Catnip is also referred to as catmint or catwort. The tea from this green herb is routinely utilized as a tea that people drink as a sedative. I purchased one of each of these plants and repotted them in larger containers when I got home. The catnip gives felines a bit of a high for up to 30 minutes but then helps them to settle down and become relaxed. It also has nutrients that benefit your indoor pets the same way eating it from the earth will.

The wheatgrass is loaded with vitamins and minerals and when eaten it assists a cat's digestive system. This is the plant that will benefit your kitty when he or she is not feeling well. Together these house plants will give your kitten or full-grown cat the same benefits as peating them or other grasses when outdoors. There is a third offering that can be gleaned from these plants that is beneficial for cat owners as well as their pets. The simple fact of having houseplants in your home will remove toxins from the air and increase humidity as well as oxygen.

The more you can do to give the inside of your house the feeling of outdoors, the healthier both you and your pets will be. Be sure to crack or open windows in order to let fresh air in and stale air out. Open curtains or blinds to receive sunlight at whatever point it is available. This will increase your levels of vitamin D as well as feel-good hormones which boost your mood. Along with houseplants, this will be a pleasant combination of choices that positively impact your overall health. Water your indoor plants according to instructions to keep them growing strong and providing health benefits. Your cat has natural medication at its disposal as well as a plant that will help calm and relax. You and your kitty will enjoy additional oxygen so it's a win-win situation.

The instructions on the Pet greens wheatgrass and catnip indicate that they are to be watered once a week. I am enjoying the fact that these 2 plants are good for my cat as well as for everyone in the home. My grandchildren just told me that they saw my cat eating the catnip and then soon after he went to sleep. He appears to have skipped the hyper mode at least this time. I'm glad he was not eating the wheatgrass which would indicate that he is not feeling well. I’m thankful, however, to have this plant on hand, in the event my kitty needs to take advantage of it. Petgreens can also be purchased online through Amazon. You might also consider growing your own plants.