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post #1 of 7
10/18/11 at 3:02pm
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First of all, I would like to ask is it a good idea for a shorthair to have hairball remedies? If so, what kind/brand do you suggest? Thanks
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post #2 of 7
10/18/11 at 4:04pm
When Genever hacks up a hairball, I give her Laxatone for a few days. Luckily she loves the malt flavor and licks it off my finger like a treat. If your cat doesn't like it, then put it on her paw and she'll lick it off to get cleaned up. Otherwise, you could try hairball treats, I think they have mineral oil or something like that in them to get things moving along... You can find either at Petco/Petsmart or online or probably even at the vet. I've bought Laxatone from my vet before and it actually wasn't much more than what I'd paid at Petco. Good luck!
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post #3 of 7
10/19/11 at 4:07am
I use hairball treats but Ive also head that a 1/4 of a pat of unsalted butter is good also.
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post #4 of 7
10/20/11 at 2:36am
I had a vet tell me a teaspoon of vegetable oil in their kibbles.
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post #5 of 7
10/26/11 at 11:05pm
My cat rarely gets hairballs (3 times in four years), but when I hear him trying to hack one up, I give a dab of unsalted butter for a few days or add a teaspoon of canned pumpkin to his food, for a few days as well. The extra fiber helps things move along.
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post #6 of 7
10/27/11 at 12:30pm
Wet food, brushing frequently, and daily dose of plain canned pumpkin.
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post #7 of 7
10/28/11 at 12:55am
Hey? I thought canned pumpkin was for constapation?? Sounds ggod if it works for hair balls. Might try it.
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