Trixie Cat Soft Grass Dish 100g | Grow Your Own Cat Grass

Trixie Cat Soft Grass Dish (Italian Ryegrass) — 100g

Provide your indoor cat or growing kitten with a safe, natural source of essential fibre with the Trixie Cat Soft Grass Dish. This ready-to-grow seed and substrate mix features premium Italian ryegrass, known for being exceptionally soft, tender, and rich in vitamins. Simply add water to the convenient bowl, and within days, you will have a lush patch of fresh greens that satisfies your cat's natural grazing instincts while protecting your potentially harmful household houseplants.

Key Facts & Product Specifications

• Brand Data: Trixie (Barcode: 4011905042329)
• Product Format: 100g ready-to-use seed and substrate bowl
• Seed Variety: Italian Ryegrass (Exceptionally soft and tender)
• Target Demographics: Ideal for indoor cats, multi-cat households, and delicate kittens
• Growth Time: Rapid growth, typically ready in 3 to 5 days

Key Health Benefits & Feline Enrichment

Cats instinctively seek out and nibble on grass in the wild. Providing an indoor source of fresh grass is one of the easiest ways to enrich their environment and support their internal health:

• Reduces Hairball Formation: The natural fibres in the grass help bind to loose hair in the stomach, promoting safe and comfortable digestion through the intestinal tract rather than being regurgitated.
• Kitten-Friendly Texture: Because Italian ryegrass is particularly soft and tender, it is gentle on the mouths and digestive tracts of young kittens and senior cats.
• Vitamin Rich: Offers a natural boost of essential vitamins and micronutrients that supplement your cat's daily diet.
• Safe Houseplant Alternative: Many common houseplants (like lilies and aloe vera) are highly toxic to cats. A dedicated grass dish redirects their chewing behaviour to a 100% safe, healthy alternative.

Why Shop With Us? — Shipping & Customs Information

We provide transparent, seamless logistics to ensure your order arrives quickly and without administrative hassle.

• Fast Regional Dispatch: Daily dispatches across Ireland & UK with fully trackable premium courier services.
• Zero Tariffs or Duties: Because Northern Ireland continues to be treated as being within the EU single market for goods, all orders dispatched from our warehouse to customers in the UK or the EU are completely free from hidden tariffs, customs duties, or clearance fees.
• Exemption from EU Small-Parcel Charges: Under the EU customs rules targeting low-value imports under €150, standard non-EU parcels face a fixed €3 customs duty stacked on every single distinct item type within a parcel. Northern Ireland is entirely exempt from this regulation. When buying from us, EU customers will never face these multi-item stacked border fees or unexpected delivery charges.

Growing Guide & Safe Usage

• Step 1 (Hydrate): Add water to the dish to moisten the seed-substrate mix evenly. Do not drown the seeds; it should be damp, not swimming in water.
• Step 2 (Position): Place the tray in a warm, bright location. Avoid harsh, direct sunlight, which can dry the substrate out too quickly or scorch the young shoots.
• Step 3 (Maintain): Allow 3 to 5 days for the grass to grow. Add small amounts of water as needed to keep the substrate lightly moist.
• Step 4 (Serve): Once the grass reaches a suitable height (around 4-5cm), offer the tray to your cat.
• Crucial Warning: Do not over-water. Standing water will quickly cause the seeds and substrate to develop mould. If the grass becomes wilted, heavily yellowed, or mouldy, dispose of the tray immediately and replace it. Keep out of reach of small children.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do cats eat grass if they are obligate carnivores?

While cats do not digest the grass for calories, they instinctively eat it to consume the insoluble fibre. This fibre acts as an internal broom, helping to push indigestible matter (like fur, feathers, and bones from prey) through their digestive tract, naturally reducing hairballs.

Is this safe for young kittens?

Yes, absolutely. Because this mix uses Italian ryegrass, the blades are exceptionally soft and tender, making it the perfect introductory grass for kittens learning to graze.

How long will one bowl of grass last?

With proper care, appropriate watering, and depending on how enthusiastically your cat grazes, a fully grown dish will typically last for 1 to 2 weeks before needing to be replaced.