You love your cat's silky coat and how immaculately clean she keeps it. But the hairballs she vomits?... Not so much! Hairballs are common in cats, especially those with medium to long coats. If you're worried about your cat and the hairballs she's leaving all over the house, keep reading! We're going to discuss what's normal, other causes of hairballs, and how to treat the problem if your cat has frequent hairballs.
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All cats groom/lick themselves, thereby ingesting loose hairs. Normally the ingested hair passes through the stomach and intestines and is eliminated in the cats’ stool. Indoor cats that groom frequently and vomit hairballs may have problems such as skin irritation, fleas or other parasites, or anxiety. Hairballs look like a clump of hair in the shape of a tube. If you notice your cat vomiting hairballs frequently, more than twice a year, you should contact your vet for advice.
Make an appointment with your veterinarian to discuss specific methods of preventing hairballs in your cat. Your vet can also make sure your cat doesn’t have any underlying problems that could be causing hairballs. Your vet knows your cats’ medical history and can determine the best way to treat and prevent hairballs.
Hairball remedies often help cats to pass the hair from their stomach and out in their stool. It’s always recommended that you contact your vet if you notice your cat vomiting hairballs. This may be a symptom of skin irritation, parasites such as fleas, anxiety, or something else that needs to be addressed.
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