My cat keeps having hair balls even after I have given her hair ball remedy. Is there anyone else who has tried a homeopathic remedy???
2006-11-24 06:40:32 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer A 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Since I use homeopathic and "holistic" vets almost exclusively and refer to Dr. Don Hamilton's book "Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs" and "The Veterinarians' Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats" I can tell you definitively that there is no homeopathic remedy for hairballs.
I have three long-haired and three short-haired cats and nary a hairball in sight (maybe once every six months from one who is a compulsive groomer).
The first consideration a homeopathic or holistic vet would give would be a look at your cat's diet. That is what is causing the problem. If your cat eats food from the grocery store it is 2/3 corn which is indigestible for a cat. Cats normally digest the hair they get in their stomachs from grooming. So if there is a load of corn they can't digest too that causes problems.
My cats all have a diet of a home-made raw meat and canned food. Sometimes a little dry in the mornings. I have been feeding them this way for seven years. They don't vomit, they don't have diarrhea, they don't get "infected" with salmonella or e coli, and they don't have hairballs.
2006-11-24 07:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
brushing the cat to get rid of excess loose hair (so she doesn't swallow it in the first place) is a good idea. my vet recommends adding canned pumpkin to the cat's food. it contains a lot of fiber, which can help push the hair through. feeding a hairball control food can help for the same reason.
2006-11-24 07:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats will have hairballs because they groom themselves with their tongue. You can cut down on the amount of hair your cat swallows by regularly brushing and combing them to remove loose and old fur.
2006-11-24 06:54:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your cat in hairball prevention cat food? If so, consult a vet, they might know of a better quality food that'll work better. Until then, groom your cat daily.
2006-11-24 06:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brush your cat a few times a day, if you can. This will help cut back on her problem significantly and costs you nothing.
2006-11-24 06:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
petromalt, not sure if i spelled it right, but that's the pronunciation. most pet supply stores have it. if that doesn't work, go to health and vitamin shop and ask, they're really helpful
2006-11-24 06:48:23 · answer #6 · answered by punkbun03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋