I have an older long haired cat (17) that in the past month or so has developed what seems to be a problem passing hairballs completely. It seems to be happening pretty much every day now despite my attempts to help.
She'll start off with the normal action of passing a hairball but I don't think she ever finishes. It seems like the ball may be stuck in her throat partially blocking the airway. Then for the next 15-20 mins she'll sit in one place with her tongue out with labored breathing looking quite uncomfortable. Then 10 or 15 mins after that she's fine.
I've made sure in the past few weeks to brush her every day and do a good job. I also bought some hairball gel from Petco that I put on her paws that as far as I can tell she is ingesting.
Has anyone else seen these symptoms? Is there a better way to remedy the situation?
She'll start off with the normal action of passing a hairball but I don't think she ever finishes. It seems like the ball may be stuck in her throat partially blocking the airway. Then for the next 15-20 mins she'll sit in one place with her tongue out with labored breathing looking quite uncomfortable. Then 10 or 15 mins after that she's fine.
I've made sure in the past few weeks to brush her every day and do a good job. I also bought some hairball gel from Petco that I put on her paws that as far as I can tell she is ingesting.
Has anyone else seen these symptoms? Is there a better way to remedy the situation?