Catit Treat Ball, Blue

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Cats are very good at keeping themselves clean. They naturally know how to self-groom, and rarely need bathing. However, during the self-grooming process, they can swallow loose hair – and this leads to a cat hairball. Most cats get hairballs from time to time and it’s usually nothing to worry about. But if you are wondering what is causing them, what are the symptoms you should look out for and how to help a cat with hairballs, here is everything you need to know. The key is not to get too distressed and just keep an eye on your cat to ensure they bring up the hairball and then stop gagging.

Constant retching (with no sign of a hairball) and lethargy can also be signs of asthma. The vet should be able to discern the underlying cause. Either way, you will have identified a health issue in your cat and will have solved it before it gets worse.All that cleaning and removing fur you see your cat constantly do, leads to them swallowing a lot of hair, which can collect into balls in their stomachs. Here is what cat hairballs are and how you can help a cat with hairballs.

Most older cats continue to experience hairballs in much the same way as they did when they were younger, but constipation can be more of an issue for ageing pets and – on rare occasions – may lead to complications. This is because the movement of food through a cat’s digestive tracts slows as they age. Cats who experience pain while defecating (such as those with arthritis) can also become constipated more often. Cat hairballs are part of cats’ instinctive grooming regime and are usually nothing to worry about. Kittens and younger cats usually have fewer hairballs because they are not as fastidious in terms of grooming. Older cats, on the other hand, may have grown fussier and may produce hairballs more often. dropcap]M[/dropcap]ultifunctional and versatile, automatic and interactive cat treat dispensers are an ideal way to entertain your bored feline, control their wolfish eating habits, or simply help them adjust to a new diet.You can buy a specialist cat hairball treatment paste that contains a laxative and lubricant to help them pass through the digestive system. But this is not generally needed. If you do use it, follow the instructions to the letter. Many cat owners find it very difficult and distressing to hear their cats gagging and retching, and they start to wonder if there is anything they should be worrying about. This self-grooming is completely normal and cats should be doing it to keep their fur in good condition. By connecting fun and food into one activity, these useful gadgets won’t leave any cat indifferent.