Comments on: How do you prevent a cat from getting hairballs? http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/ Dog skin tips and sharing ideas Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:29:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Martha E http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/comment-page-1/#comment-4243 Martha E Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:31:39 +0000 http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/#comment-4243 Get a Furminator grooming tool--looks like a metal comb with the handle on at right angles and close tooth spacing. I had a short-haired cat and took enough hair from him in one year to make a felt ball the size of a baseball. Yes, I actually collected it and made a ball out of it--second year--softball. Get a Furminator grooming tool–looks like a metal comb with the handle on at right angles and close tooth spacing. I had a short-haired cat and took enough hair from him in one year to make a felt ball the size of a baseball. Yes, I actually collected it and made a ball out of it–second year–softball.

]]> By: RuneAmok http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/comment-page-1/#comment-4242 RuneAmok Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:04:08 +0000 http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/#comment-4242 Toss the hairball remedy food. It's not good for them, even if it does help with hairballs. Regular brushing is the key, but you can also add fish oil to the diet. My new holistic vet recommended this, not only for skin/coat condition but for hairballs. You can get supplements from most pet stores - there's a variety of different ones - just choose one and see if your cat likes it. Follow whatever directions are on the package. Your cat may do better on canned food too....the extra water in the food may help pass things along better. I'm not sure of this, but my girls eat wet food only and almost never have a ball. Toss the hairball remedy food. It’s not good for them, even if it does help with hairballs.

Regular brushing is the key, but you can also add fish oil to the diet. My new holistic vet recommended this, not only for skin/coat condition but for hairballs.

You can get supplements from most pet stores – there’s a variety of different ones – just choose one and see if your cat likes it. Follow whatever directions are on the package.

Your cat may do better on canned food too….the extra water in the food may help pass things along better. I’m not sure of this, but my girls eat wet food only and almost never have a ball.

]]> By: liv.laf http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/comment-page-1/#comment-4241 liv.laf Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:47:06 +0000 http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/#comment-4241 Iams area good food to give them if that is happening but as long as your cat has hair it's going to get hairballs because when it licks it self if swallows tons of hair Iams area good food to give them if that is happening but as long as your cat has hair it’s going to get hairballs because when it licks it self if swallows tons of hair

]]> By: snaps4questions http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/comment-page-1/#comment-4240 snaps4questions Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:43:22 +0000 http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/#comment-4240 It is, unfortunately, a fact of life that cats will have hairballs, but I found a page that could help you: http://www.animalworldnetwork.com/bhairarefelf.html If you are searching for quick answers however, here's an overview: Mineral oils are NEVER safe to use on your cat, but flavored petroleum pastes are and can help. Science Diet Hairball Control Formula, Iams Hairball Care Formula, Pro Plan Advanced Hairball Control, and Amore 9-Lives Hairball Control (canned) are some of the different brands made to help with hairballs. These brands work because they have fiber in them, and fiber supplements also can help, since you have already ried the food. They have treats that contain a lubricant in them that can also help: Pounce Hairball Treatment and Hartz Hairball Remedy. I don't think they mentined this, but cat grass can also help, since plants have fiber. And of course, combing and bathing your cat more often, along with a shorter fur cut, can also help reduce hairballs. Hope this helps! It is, unfortunately, a fact of life that cats will have hairballs, but I found a page that could help you:
http://www.animalworldnetwork.com/bhairarefelf.html

If you are searching for quick answers however, here’s an overview:
Mineral oils are NEVER safe to use on your cat, but flavored petroleum pastes are and can help.

Science Diet Hairball Control Formula, Iams Hairball Care Formula, Pro Plan Advanced Hairball Control, and Amore 9-Lives Hairball Control (canned) are some of the different brands made to help with hairballs.
These brands work because they have fiber in them, and fiber supplements also can help, since you have already ried the food.

They have treats that contain a lubricant in them that can also help:
Pounce Hairball Treatment and Hartz Hairball Remedy.

I don’t think they mentined this, but cat grass can also help, since plants have fiber.

And of course, combing and bathing your cat more often, along with a shorter fur cut, can also help reduce hairballs.

Hope this helps!

]]> By: AlannaV http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/comment-page-1/#comment-4239 AlannaV Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:08:20 +0000 http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/#comment-4239 This may sound a little silly but I was having the same problem with my cat, and I also tried regular grooming and the hairball control kibble. On my way to work one day I was in the middle of my morning "lint-roller" routine (he sheds ALL OVER my clothes) when I got the idea to be proactive and try it on him. It sounds silly but the lint roller combined with brushing proved somewhat helpful. Another hint I received from the vet was to put a small amount of mineral oil or butter into the food a few times a week (be careful however as these added fats can cause a depletion of vitamin A in your little friend, so check with the vet if a supplement may be required). The reason this works is the fats aid the animal in digesting and passing the hair. The vet explained it to me but I was drifting slightly (as I do) I think the fats help the hairs to be broken down as well as passed through the cat's system. I've been trying the butter (along with the lint roller!) on my cat Tucker for 3 weeks now and the hairballs haven't ceased, but have become much better... (and he loves me for the added treat of butter a few times a week!) Good luck and I hope you find your solution! Alanna This may sound a little silly but I was having the same problem with my cat, and I also tried regular grooming and the hairball control kibble. On my way to work one day I was in the middle of my morning “lint-roller” routine (he sheds ALL OVER my clothes) when I got the idea to be proactive and try it on him. It sounds silly but the lint roller combined with brushing proved somewhat helpful. Another hint I received from the vet was to put a small amount of mineral oil or butter into the food a few times a week (be careful however as these added fats can cause a depletion of vitamin A in your little friend, so check with the vet if a supplement may be required). The reason this works is the fats aid the animal in digesting and passing the hair. The vet explained it to me but I was drifting slightly (as I do) I think the fats help the hairs to be broken down as well as passed through the cat’s system.

I’ve been trying the butter (along with the lint roller!) on my cat Tucker for 3 weeks now and the hairballs haven’t ceased, but have become much better… (and he loves me for the added treat of butter a few times a week!)

Good luck and I hope you find your solution!
Alanna

]]> By: BeX http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/comment-page-1/#comment-4238 BeX Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:04:44 +0000 http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/#comment-4238 This is what cat grass is for. Without roughage, cats have no way to pass hair through their digestive system other than throwing it up. Providing your cat with grass (you can get it specific for your cat at most pet shops) will help her pass them through her system. Some cats will throw up with the grass from time to time but generally, it works wonders. There's also a solution you can get made up mostly of mineral oil from your local pet shop and most will contain malt for flavouring. These work quite well in helping them pass through a cat's system. Hope that helps! This is what cat grass is for. Without roughage, cats have no way to pass hair through their digestive system other than throwing it up. Providing your cat with grass (you can get it specific for your cat at most pet shops) will help her pass them through her system. Some cats will throw up with the grass from time to time but generally, it works wonders. There’s also a solution you can get made up mostly of mineral oil from your local pet shop and most will contain malt for flavouring. These work quite well in helping them pass through a cat’s system.

Hope that helps!

]]> By: keyda81 http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/comment-page-1/#comment-4237 keyda81 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:25:46 +0000 http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/#comment-4237 You can pick up hairball remedy at your local Walmart, works great, and my cats lick it off my finger. It's made by Hartz. You can pick up hairball remedy at your local Walmart, works great, and my cats lick it off my finger. It’s made by Hartz.

]]> By: cazanna67 http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/comment-page-1/#comment-4236 cazanna67 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:07:11 +0000 http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/#comment-4236 if you give your cat milk...dont otherwise your doing all the correct things. if you give your cat milk…dont

otherwise your doing all the correct things.

]]> By: captsavetheworld http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/comment-page-1/#comment-4235 captsavetheworld Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:20:31 +0000 http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/#comment-4235 You don't really, but in times of crisis; ie, many hairballs a week, get some petramalt; aids in the passing of any hair that is causing the back-up. If you've got many a day, see a vet. You don’t really, but in times of crisis; ie, many hairballs a week, get some petramalt; aids in the passing of any hair that is causing the back-up. If you’ve got many a day, see a vet.

]]> By: sammygurlsnr http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/comment-page-1/#comment-4234 sammygurlsnr Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:48:55 +0000 http://dogskincoat.sickdogbreed.com/sites/2010/04/21/how-do-you-prevent-a-cat-from-getting-hairballs/#comment-4234 give her actual hair ball remedy from a tube or else it won't work. You have to give it to them once a week. give her actual hair ball remedy from a tube or else it won’t work. You have to give it to them once a week.

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