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Hairballs
General information on HairballsHairballs are a result of cats licking and grooming themselves. Cats swallow hair which can collect in the stomach or small intestine. Most of the hair is passed through the digestive system in the stool. When the hair accumulates in the stomach or intestine and cannot be passed, the cat generally vomits the ball of hair. Although hairballs are common in cats, large numbers can be dangerous and can become impacted. Symptoms of HairballsSymptoms of hairballs may include vomiting, gagging, retching, defecation problems, swollen abdomen, loss of appetite, and diarrhea.
Treatments for HairballsIf you suspect an impacted hairball problem, seek the advice of your vet immediately. He may prescribe a high fiber diet and fiber supplements. There are products available that work to lubricate the cat's digestive tract which help the hairball pass easily and prevent the build up of large balls. Personal Experience If you have personal pet experience with Hairballs share your information here - Click Here Hairballs - personal experiencesHairballs experience by - cory orange county, california My cat always had problems, gagging and heaving. I bought a product called laxatone, it helps lubricate their stomach and fiber pills which I open up and put the powder in his wetfood.....it really helps. I got it all from petmeds.com -------- View all personal experiences on Hairballs If you want to share information on a different disease, select a disease from A to Z - Click Here - Diseases A to Z Remember, this information is for reference only. Always contact your vet or pet profesional for advice.
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