Why did she do this on the table? She never usually goes up there.
Will she be ok?
And yes I did clean it up!
2006-12-02 14:46:43 · 20 answers · asked by Diane 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes this is very normal. Cats clean themselves and the lose hair gets on their tounge. So, they swallow it. It dosent digest well so it just builds up in their stomach. After it gets so large its gotta go somewhere. I would suggest buying Purina Cat Chow, Indoor formula. It has hair ball control which helps to break down the hair build up in your cats stomach so it will digest normally. The Cat food can be found at most pet stores, or your local Walmart. But never the less its nothing to worry about and most cats do it. Just some digest the hair better than others.
2006-12-02 14:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by o_state05 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry! It is a natural occurence, specially if she is very particular about grooming herself and she has very dense fur. She did not want to stain your carpet or your rug because she is a well brought up cat and considerate. She chose the table because she felt more secure there whilst being sick. We have a cat who will not eat anywhere else than on a table...
There are some dry cat foods that contain a substance that helps fur to pass through the system more easily, and it is not a bad idea to give her some when it is fur shedding time...it also helps to keep her teeth clean.
2006-12-03 03:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by WISE OWL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She'll be fine. You can get a product called laxatone from the vet, comes in several flavors. Use as directed and it should help with future hair balls. When I was growing up, I used to put about 1/2 a tablespoon of butter on my cats paws for her to lick off - she never had issues with hairballs.
2006-12-02 22:50:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she goes up there when you don't see her. Cats like high places. It was nice of her to put it there, rather than on the floor for you to step on in your bare feet. LOL
More grooming...like comb every day with a pocket comb...will put more hair in your garbage and less in your cat.
She will be fine. There are a lot of high quality foods out there that help with this, especially if she has long hair. But, seriously, they do need some help with their hair, and since there isn't a kitty beauty parlor on every corner, a good combing every day will help.
2006-12-02 22:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tejas_yuk's reply was something that my mum said she did when she had cats. Put butter on their paws and they will clean themselves all day, as they love it!! Interesting that it also helps keep the furballs at bay.
2006-12-03 07:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by Pardus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes she will be OK. She wanted you to notice that this needs some attention. Go to the store and purchase hairball removal. Put a bit on her nose and she will lick it off, this will allow the hairballs to pass on through her instead of causing her to choke.
2006-12-02 22:58:07 · answer #6 · answered by Arlis K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat has gone to lengths to let me know he is sick with hairballs. It must be very uncomfortable and scary. Try to keep your cat groomed and hair balls are less of a problem.
If she is short haired, just moistening your hands and running them over her coat will help her shed out, otherwise, if longer haired, use a comb.
2006-12-02 22:57:15 · answer #7 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is cat hairball which is from cats that bath themself over a period of time. That is bound to happen. There be another one in sometime in their 9 lives. This is perfectly normal.
2006-12-02 22:50:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a pity you cleaned it up... You could have sold the "Giant Furball" on eBay for a fortune.
:-)
2006-12-02 23:39:10 · answer #9 · answered by Extemporaneous 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe your cat wants Subuteo for Christmas,,hint hint
2006-12-03 03:16:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋