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Title | Wellnergy Pets Hairball Control Multivitamin for Cats |
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Category | Pets Animals --> Cats |
Meta Keywords | hairball remedy |
Owner | Ana Manda |
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Hurk, hurk, hurk, blaagh! I think I can speak for all
cat owners that the sound of one of our furry felines vomiting a hairball is
one of the most effective ways to be awoken from a dead sleep. Cats are known
vomiters in popular culture, and no cat parent is a stranger to the experience.
However, did you know that it’s actually not normal for cats to vomit up
hairballs? That’s right - the digestion of hair should happen naturally for
every kitty, and having hairballs is a sign that something is not quite right
in your cat’s body.
What Is A Hairball? Hairballs are exactly as the name implies - they are
slimy clumps of hair and stomach fluids that come out when a cat vomits,
otherwise known as a ‘trichobezoar’. Typically, there is no food or other
material mixed in. Hairballs are formed when a large amount of hair is ingested
during grooming. The natural, sharp barbs of a cat’s tongue pick up loose hairs
that are then swallowed. Despite the name, hairballs are rarely ever in the
shape of a ball. Instead, they are typically elongated, which is formed by the
shape of the esophagus they pass through on their way out. The stomach fluids
that come out range from clear to yellow or green, while the hair retains its
original color. Your cat is getting hairballs?
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What Causes Hairballs? While most ingested hair passes from the stomach
through the intestines and out of the body as fecal matter, in some cats, this
process doesn’t occur effectively. For these cats, the hair becomes trapped in
the stomach and causes irritation. Some of the hair then gets vomited out as a
hairball. A rare, but related life-threatening condition is when a clump of
hair becomes stuck in the intestines, causing an obstruction. This obstruction
can impede food from passing through and can even cut off intestinal blood
circulation.
Who Gets
Hairballs? Any cat can suffer from hairballs, and most cats
inevitably do occasionally. Cats with the following traits more commonly suffer
from hairballs:
- Long-haired cats
- Cats who overgroom themselves
- Cats who groom other cats or pets
- Cats who are not eating enough fiber
- Cats with other intestinal disorders
What Are Some Symptoms of Hairballs? - Vomiting and producing hairballs more than once every
few months
- Continuous vomiting or gagging without producing
anything
- Lethargy
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Decreased appetite
How Are Hairballs Treated? In milder cases, your veterinarian may recommend one or
more of the following remedies:
- At home grooming: Grooming your cat regularly can
help to decrease the amount of loose hairs that become ingested.
- Stress relief: Many cats overgroom due to stress.
Finding ways to alleviate your cat’s stress levels and expending their energy
in other ways, like playing, can help decrease the amount of hair that gets
ingested.
- Hairball remedies: Many different types of
over-the-counter hairball remedies are available. These come in different
forms, such as crunchy treats, gels, and drops. All hairball remedies help by
increasing fiber intake, which can aid in gastrointestinal motility and
digestion. My favorite are Wellnergy Pets Hairball Control supplements! The
Omega fatty acids improve cat's coat health, the natural fiber from psyllium
husk improves your cat’s digestive health, and the added cranberry also helps
to promote cat’s urinary tract health!
In more serious or chronic cases, it’s best to visit
your veterinarian for further recommendations. It’s also a great idea to record
a video of your kitty while he or she is showing symptoms so your veterinarian
can see everything in action! Is your cat suffering from hairballs? As always,
don’t hesitate to share your thoughts in our comments section or contact us on Facebook, Instagram,
or e-mail! |