Q: Why don’t dogs struggle with hairballs? A: Cats spend much time grooming themselves, which predisposes them to getting hairballs. Dogs don’t groom as excessively as cats do, and therefore they don’t ingest as much hair. We have diagnosed hairballs in some dogs with severe flea infestations, which cause severe itching and triggering the dogs […]
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Q: How do I prevent my rabbit from having problems with hairballs? A: Diet can help. Hairballs can occur in rabbits who are fed an inadequate amount of dietary roughage. Unlike cats, rabbits are unable to vomit, so the hair they lick from their coats can collect in their stomachs. Rabbits suffering from hairballs should
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Q: Do dogs also struggle with hairballs? A: Cats spend much time grooming themselves, which predisposes them to getting hairballs. Dogs don’t groom as excessively as cats do, and therefore they don’t ingest as much hair. We have diagnosed hairballs in some dogs with severe flea infestations, which cause severe itching and triggering the dogs
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Q: I suspect that my cat often gets hairballs stuck in his throat. Is it common, and how can I treat it? A: Cats get hairballs from grooming themselves. It is mainly a problem in longer-haired cats, or cats who are itchy or have some kind of skin issue and therefore groom excessively. Hairballs can
Cats spend many hours of their lives grooming themselves. It keeps their coat soft, clean from debris and dead hair as well as stimulating blood circulation. This is perfectly natural, but excessive grooming can lead to problems with hairballs. Excessive grooming Small amounts of hair can pass through the cat’s digestive system without any problems.
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Cats are avid self-groomers and will often spend hours at this task. Although it leaves us with a lovely clean cat, the hair that accumulates in her mouth ends up in her stomach. In most cases the hair will travel through your cat’s system, or she might regurgitate a hairball. It is natural for cats
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