Is it normal for cats to get hairballs?
Don’t think your cat won’t get hairballs because she has short hair, or because you don’t see her grooming excessively. Virtually all cats get hairballs from licking their fur to clean themselves.
What is the best hairball treatment?
The best treatment for hairballs is prevention. Brushing your cat will reduce the amount of loose hair it ingests during grooming. Some cat foods are specially designed to help reduce hairballs, so check those out. Increasing your cat’s fiber intake also can help.
How often should I give my Cat Hairball gel?
Put the hairball gel on your cat’s lip or paw and it will ingest the substance through licking. The gel will coat your cat’s intestines, which may help it to pass the hairball. It isn’t a bad idea to give your cat hairball gel once or twice a week, especially if she grooms often. If that doesn’t work, take your cat to the veterinarian.
How did Hartz hairball remedy help my cat?
About six weeks ago I noticed my male cat had thrown up. I bought a new tube of hartz hairball remedy and gave it to both of my cats. A few days later I noticed my male was not as active. He began sneezing and his eyes watered. He continued to eat and use the litter box, but he was sleeping more.
Don’t think your cat won’t get hairballs because she has short hair, or because you don’t see her grooming excessively. Virtually all cats get hairballs from licking their fur to clean themselves.
The best treatment for hairballs is prevention. Brushing your cat will reduce the amount of loose hair it ingests during grooming. Some cat foods are specially designed to help reduce hairballs, so check those out. Increasing your cat’s fiber intake also can help.
Put the hairball gel on your cat’s lip or paw and it will ingest the substance through licking. The gel will coat your cat’s intestines, which may help it to pass the hairball. It isn’t a bad idea to give your cat hairball gel once or twice a week, especially if she grooms often. If that doesn’t work, take your cat to the veterinarian.
Is it normal for cats to remove hairballs with their tongues?
This is quite normal — as cats get older they become more adept groomers and therefore more proficient at removing fur from their coats with their tongues, which means more hairballs for you to clean up. It can be disturbing to watch (and hear) your cat eliminating a hairball. Some common hairball symptoms include hacking, gagging, and retching.
