How to Manage Your Cat’s Hairball Problem
How to Manage Your Cat’s Hairball Problem Hairballs are a common issue for many cats, especially those that are frequent groomers. While occasional hairballs are normal, excessive hairball problems can lead to discomfort and even health complications for your feline friend. Thankfully, with the right care, diet, and grooming habits, you can effectively manage your cat’s hairball issues and keep them comfortable and healthy. In this blog, we’ll explore the causes of hairballs, tips for prevention, and how diets like Hill's Science Diet Urinary Hairball Control Dry Cat Food can play a role in managing this problem. What Causes Hairballs in Cats? Hairballs are a result of your cat’s meticulous grooming habits. When cats groom themselves, they ingest loose fur. While most of this fur passes harmlessly through the digestive tract, some may remain in the stomach, forming hairballs over time. Long-haired breeds, such as Persians and Maine Coons, are more prone to hairballs due to thei...