All suggestions for hairballs...

I think my cat is suffering from a hairball that doesn't want to come out. Two nights ago she was hacking for a long time. Since then she does it maybe 3 times a day, still nothing comes out. She has long fur and cleans herself often. She used to love me brushing her fur but now she gets annoyed so I don't do it as often. I need to try, though.

Yesterday I started using Petromalt, hoping it will help her dispel any hairballs. Does anyone find anything else helpful? I want to do whatever I can to help her. Thank you!

I changed Bling's diet to Eagle Pack Hairball formula. He was throwing up about every couple of weeks and hasn't thrown up since - it apparently helps the cats eliminate it via the back end if you know what i mean!

Originally Posted by hannahgirl

I think my cat is suffering from a hairball that doesn't want to come out. Two nights ago she was hacking for a long time. Since then she does it maybe 3 times a day, still nothing comes out. She has long fur and cleans herself often.

She used to love me brushing her fur but now she gets annoyed so I don't do it as often. I need to try, though.

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Yesterday I started using Petromalt, hoping it will help her dispel any hairballs. Does anyone find anything else helpful? I want to do whatever I can to help her. Thank you!

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I honestly believe that you have answered your own question with this statement.

I guess what most concerns me right now are hairballs that are already giving her problems inside of her. She is on a limited diet due to other allergies, venison and green pea. One person on another posting recommended canned pumpkin or baby food squash. I will give those a try. Thanks again for all the suggestions!