What's the Best Treatment
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Special treatment for cat hairballs is often unnecessary as your feline friend normally takes care of this cat health problem herself.
Cat hairballs (also called hair balls or furballs) are a natural and normal part of your cat or kitten's life. She'll usually either vomit out the mass of fur that accumulates in her stomach or pass it in her stool.
Prevention
Of course, the best treatment for cat hairballs is prevention. Brushing your cat on a regular basis will help remove loose hair so that your cat does not swallow excessive fur while grooming herself.
As an additional precaution, some cat parents prefer to give their cats ongoing supplements to keep their cat's skin and coat healthy. But if you have your cat or kitten on a high quality diet, this is probably not necessary.
Remedies
When your feline friend does need some additional help, you can find many over-the-counter remedies to help your cat pass a hairball.
Mostly, they work by lubricating your kitty's insides so that the furball passes out of their system.
Unfortunately, a lot of the remedies are almost as messy as the hairball itself, and your cat may not like the taste.
Treatment for hairballs usually comes in the form of a laxative in a tube.
You should try to be careful of petroleum-based treatments because they can interfere with nutrient absorption. For the healthiest and most natural hairball remedy, you can visit places like Only Natural Pet Store. They have a great selection of natural remedies for cat hairballs.
Potential Cat Health Problem
Hairballs can become a serious cat health problem. If you suspect your cat or kitten is sick, the best thing to do is to consult your veterinarian.
Watch for changes in your cat or kitten's behavior. Things like depression, lethargy, or an unusual lack of interest in eating usually indicate that something is not right. Also pay attention if your cat appears constipated.
You should contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice any of these symptoms.
Additional Resources
Visit our Cat Hairballs article for more information.
Our Common Cat Health Problems page has information about other cat health issues you should be aware of.
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