Ways To Prevent Hairballs In Cats
Hairballs are an unpleasant part of cat parenting. It is necessary for cats to eject hairballs instead of ingesting them and cat parents should make efforts to reduce this problem without jeopardising their pet’s health. But why do cats have hairballs? Cats groom themselves from time to time and during this process, small hook-like structures on their tongue collect loose and dead hair, which are subsequently ingested. While a majority of hairballs pass smoothly through the digestive tract, some become matted and remain in their stomach. This leads to the formation of a hairball, making cats fall sick and throw up due to gut blockage. Usually, cats vomit 1-2 hairballs a month and the ones who shed excessively or groom themselves incessantly are more likely to get hairballs because they swallow a lot of fur. So, how do you prevent this problem? Through this blog, let’s learn a few simple tips through which you can prevent your cat’s hairballs and subsequent vomiting issues: 1. Regular B...
