http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/ A Feline Health Guide Blog Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:31:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/comment-page-1/#comment-5463 baymast13 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:59:06 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/#comment-5463 I doubt that your cat loves throwing up hairballs, he just can't help it. Iams hairball control food and regular brushing works for our cats. I know some people swear by butter, I never tried it myself. Other people say to give them a spoonful of cooked pumpkin (like Libby's solid pack pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix) daily. I have heard people who swear they eat it and it works like magic. Again, I've never tried it, but I don't see where it would hurt anything.<a href="http://www.supersportsstore.com/kites-7815"> baymast13</a> I doubt that your cat loves throwing up hairballs, he just can’t help it. Iams hairball control food and regular brushing works for our cats. I know some people swear by butter, I never tried it myself. Other people say to give them a spoonful of cooked pumpkin (like Libby’s solid pack pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix) daily. I have heard people who swear they eat it and it works like magic. Again, I’ve never tried it, but I don’t see where it would hurt anything. baymast13

]]> http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/comment-page-1/#comment-5462 Christy Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:49:53 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/#comment-5462 The only thing I can think of is cutting its fur. If its really long, then it sheds alot, and when it cleans its fur it easily gets in your cat's mouth. Take it to a groomer to trim its fur length. Or, you can really carefully cut it with a scissors, but make sure not to cut open the skin.<a href="http://www.ecohomefashion.com/bags-69"> Christy</a> The only thing I can think of is cutting its fur. If its really long, then it sheds alot, and when it cleans its fur it easily gets in your cat’s mouth. Take it to a groomer to trim its fur length. Or, you can really carefully cut it with a scissors, but make sure not to cut open the skin. Christy

]]> http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/comment-page-1/#comment-5461 Sarah Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:15:26 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/#comment-5461 Ok if your cat has long hair make sure you brush your cat daily.that should help your cat stop having hair balls.even if he/she is shedding or not.<a href="http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/lawn-mower-blade.htm"> Sarah</a> Ok if your cat has long hair make sure you brush your cat daily.that should help your cat stop having hair balls.even if he/she is shedding or not. Sarah

]]> http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/comment-page-1/#comment-5460 RoVale Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:43:23 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/#comment-5460 Some cats are very prone to this problem while others hardly have it at all. It doesn't really matter how long their fur is. I've noticed the cats that get it the worst are those that tend to be heavy shedders. Some suggestions that I can think of to help would be to brush the cat's fur on a regular basis or give it some margarine to lick on. You can also try one of the commercial hairball preparations or allow your cat to go outside to eat some grass. The grass wraps itself around the hairball and since the cat can't digest it, it will throw it all up. Just be sure the cat isn't anywhere near rugs or carpets when that happens.<a href="http://www.greattoolsusa.com/servicing-tools-and-parts-4361"> RoVale</a> Some cats are very prone to this problem while others hardly have it at all. It doesn’t really matter how long their fur is. I’ve noticed the cats that get it the worst are those that tend to be heavy shedders. Some suggestions that I can think of to help would be to brush the cat’s fur on a regular basis or give it some margarine to lick on. You can also try one of the commercial hairball preparations or allow your cat to go outside to eat some grass. The grass wraps itself around the hairball and since the cat can’t digest it, it will throw it all up. Just be sure the cat isn’t anywhere near rugs or carpets when that happens. RoVale

]]> http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/comment-page-1/#comment-5459 TexasRiverRat Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:04:45 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/#comment-5459 I used a product that comes in a tube. It's sort of oily, like neosporin or other salves. I'd put a dollop on her nose, knowing she'd clean it off by wiping her nose and licking her paws. I'm pretty sure it acts as a mild laxative, so the hair goes out another way.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/student-loans/types-of-student-loans.htm"> TexasRiverRat</a> I used a product that comes in a tube. It’s sort of oily, like neosporin or other salves. I’d put a dollop on her nose, knowing she’d clean it off by wiping her nose and licking her paws. I’m pretty sure it acts as a mild laxative, so the hair goes out another way. TexasRiverRat

]]> http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/comment-page-1/#comment-5458 Mel Bell Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:41:14 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-do-you-prevent-the-family-cat-from-hairballing/#comment-5458 One thing that really helped my cat was butter. Just offer a little tablespoon of butter on a plate. Once a week, maybe, or whenever you hear him hacking. My cat loved it. Good luck!<a href="http://www.telescopebuyingguide.com/reflecting-telescope.htm"> Mel Bell</a> One thing that really helped my cat was butter. Just offer a little tablespoon of butter on a plate. Once a week, maybe, or whenever you hear him hacking. My cat loved it. Good luck! Mel Bell

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