Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/hairball-remedies/
Some cats are prone to hairball, or vomiting with hair strands.
These hair strands may come from excessive grooming due to anxiety, stress, skin discomfort, or illness.
Vomiting with hair strands may be a mild case, if your cat could easily cough out the fur that got stuck in its intestines. But, when your cat is experiencing extreme difficulty or pain, it is a serious matter that needs professional help.
What can you do to help treat hairball, or even prevent it?
Here are the steps you can take to make life more comfortable for your feline pet:
- Groom your cat regularly. It will help in removing loose fur, thereby minimizing the hair strands that your pet might swallow.
- Choose the right type of brush. Observe your cat if it is comfortable with the brush you are using to groom it. If not, replace it with a brush that your cat will enjoy being groomed with.
- Use treats, petting, and praises when grooming your cat so it will always associate your grooming session with pleasure.
- Choose the right diet for your cat, considering its health and age as well. Some cat food brands help in preventing hairballs with select and healthy ingredients.
- You can also use a gel-type lubricant or munchies that are formulated to help hairball issues.
But, in case your cat’s hairball problem appears to be worsening, it is best to consult its veterinarian because your pet may have an underlying health condition.
Watch the video below to learn more about hairballs for your cat’s well-being!
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Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog
