2006-08-03 15:18:43 · 17 answers · asked by treasurehunter1968 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I was never able to prevent hairballs -
When she had one, I'd give her a small amount of warm milk, and canned tuna ---- worked every time!!!
2006-08-03 15:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most vets will recommend a little tube of flavered paste called Laxatone. This is supposed to help reduce and even remove the chances of hairballs in cats.. and also works well as a bit of a laxative if the cat ever becomes constipated. The main ingredient in Laxatone is Petroleum Jelly.. AKA Vaseline. My aunt's cat would commonly have hairball problems.. I solved her issues with a small amount of vaseline.. I put a small amount on my finger and she willingly lapped it up. She gives her the same amout 3 times a week and the cat has not had one hairball since then, and that was a good 7-8 years ago. Not all cats enjoy vaseline, but by taking the same amount, place it on the top of his/her paws, or her 'lips' and he/she will lick it off. It does work, and like I said, we've had no problems with her since.
2006-08-03 22:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by Life Is Just... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to get rid of hairballs that I know of is Petromalt hairball remedy. As far as prevent them, as long as your cat grooms himself, there is the possibility of hairballs. You can brush your cat to try to help eliminate the loose dead hair. Butshort of shaving him, there's really nothing you can do. Keep some petromalt on hand.
2006-08-03 22:25:45 · answer #3 · answered by Ginger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a cat food for hair balls. And you can buy a cream called Laxatone at the vet's. My cat also likes to eat the grass in the backyard. I asked the vet about the indoor grass supposedly for cats and she did not recommend it.
I have a groomer's comb that I use daily on my Calico and it has not only reduced the fur around the house but her hairballs.
2006-08-03 22:33:52 · answer #4 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, vasaline is what I use as well. The hairball remedy at the store and vet is made of petroleum. Same thing. Put a little on your finger and hopefully your cat will lick it off, mine seem to like it.
2006-08-03 23:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignore the person who said milk and tuna - both are very bad for cats
frequent brushing
food with BEET PULP in it
canned pumpkin
hairball remedy
my cats are on premium food (ACANA, a Canadian made food) and I no longer have hairball problems) the foods sold in grocery or wal mart will cause problems, even the ones that say they are for hairballs - because they are so loaded with cheap fillers
2006-08-03 22:33:02 · answer #6 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are groomers, and you will never completely elminate them. Keep your cat brushed out, and give good food. As long as they are able to pass the hairballs, that is a good thing!
2006-08-03 22:37:25 · answer #7 · answered by Katz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaseline, no seriously. If you read the ingredients on those hairball "treats" the main ingredient is petrolatum, which is Vaseline. An it's a whole lot cheaper.
2006-08-03 22:22:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jill&Justin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meow mix 'hairball control' dry cat food works well.
2006-08-03 22:22:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a cat food that helps with hairballs...You will need to get it at a pet store...like PetSmart....Petco etc.
2006-08-03 22:24:32 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋