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Hairball Remedies

Hairball Remedies

If you have a cat, you know how worrisome hairballs can be, and what nasty little surprises they are when you find one unexpectedly.

Try these simple tips to keep your beloved cats hairball-free:

1. Regular brushing will reduce the amount of fur your cat ingests. Most cats adore being gently brushed, so keep a cat brush next to each of your favorite chairs. When kitty jumps in your lap, the brush will be handy.

2. Try a dab of non-petroleum jelly on your cat’s nose. When she licks it off, it will coat her stomach and prevent hairball build-up.

3. A teaspoon of fish oil poured on your cat’s food once a week is a good natural lubricant to help your cat pass the hairball through without having to vomit it up.

4. A spoonful of canned pumpkin or one teaspoon of bran daily are two other time-honored remedies for hairballs.

Read more: Pets, Cats, Everyday Pet Care, Remedies & Treatments, , , ,

Adapted from The Kitten Owner’s Manual, by Arden Moore (Storey Books, 2001). Copyright (c) 2001 by Arden Moore. Reprinted by permission of Storey Books.
Adapted from The Kitten Owner’s Manual, by Arden Moore (Storey Books, 2001).

Annie B. Bond

Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

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11:12AM PDT on Mar 25, 2012

thankx these handy tips r great im giving my cat pro biotics from the vet
it does help but somtimes i get a little message but no worries ! its no ware
near as bad

2:27AM PDT on Oct 5, 2011

Thanks for the post.

5:44PM PDT on Aug 6, 2011

Pumpkin is a new one for me.

11:23AM PDT on Aug 6, 2011

Thanks for this information...

12:25PM PDT on Jul 24, 2011

Great info. Thanx!

7:42AM PDT on Jul 23, 2011

great info

2:20PM PDT on Jul 22, 2011

pumpkin, huh?

10:55PM PDT on Jul 9, 2011

Thanks

11:44PM PDT on May 1, 2011

hmmm..pumpkin ?

8:20PM PDT on Apr 30, 2011

Great information.

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