2006-10-05 08:08:22 · 9 answers · asked by porker animal 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Some cats seem to 'cough' to get rid of fir balls especially if they are a long-haired breed. Regular combing can really help..provided you get the cat use to being groomed.
2006-10-05 12:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hairballs are worry-loose, yet no longer some thing to take gently. Cats can both throw them up or bypass them of their stools, in spite of the indisputable fact that the hairballs could also create authentic complications. The vet's place of work is the perfect course, highly if it really is a clean worry on your guy. The hairballs come from prevalent grooming...the hair sticks to the cat's tongue. yet when he's devoid of be conscious experiencing hairballs, there will be some replace in his properly-being: better rigidity? a mission such as his coat? flea bite dermatitis, etc. certain, there are hassle-free issues which contain replacing foodstuff (some cat ingredients have particular formulations to circumvent/get rid of hairballs). There are supplementations that dissolve or help a cat flow the hairball down its throat. Gels, laxatives, tinctures, supplementations, etc., lots of that are inexpensive. in spite of the indisputable fact that the most secure component is to have a vet recommend this stuff. once you've a vet who knows of your cat, he or she would recommend a first-step therapy on the phone, that could settle on the mission...and not in any respect require a visit. yet you're proper to be worried.
2016-11-26 19:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by latia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be either one. If the coughing is excessive, he could have a respiratory infection, slight cold, or a hairball that he can't seem to get up.
Offer your cat some grass (fresh, with nothing toxic like fertilizers or pesticides) or teaspoon of canned pumpkin, butter, or baby squash. These are natural ways to help your cat rid himself of hairballs. If the coughing persists with no easing, contact a vet.
2006-10-05 08:15:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will want to have the vet check him out. It may be a hairball, or it could be signs of FIV/FELV. Cats should not hack and cough and only a vet can determine exactly what is wrong with your pet.
2006-10-05 08:16:04 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get special 'cat's grass' to try and help him get rid of a hairball. If that doesn't help take him to the vet.
2006-10-05 08:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by Cold Bird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly of all they don't swallow fur balls, they lick themselves for cleaning purposes and individual hairs are swallowed these hairs get lodged in the gut and build up into a ball, it is then regurgitated, it could be that but i would take her to the vets to make sure
2006-10-05 14:17:29 · answer #6 · answered by teenylollypopuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cough. For certain.
2006-10-05 08:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the vet
2006-10-05 08:14:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.whydoesmypet.com
Vets, vet techs, and vet nurses will answer your question.
2006-10-05 08:11:19 · answer #9 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋