Is there any way to prevent this from happening?
The occasional once a month hairball is common in our feline friends. Conservative treatment includes:
*change of food to hairball formula which adds fiber and omega 3 fatty acids
*make clean, fresh water available daily and consider a fountain to increased water consumption
*brush your cat daily – it can help their coat and allows quality time with your cat
*consider getting a petrolatum based product from your veterinarian. Given orally these products can sometimes help pass hairballs.
If the situation worsens or continues you should take your cat in for an exam. Cats
Archive for August, 2010
My cat has long fur and tends to cough up furballs.
by Amber Andersen DVM August 31st, 2010 | Ask the Vet
Are You Ready To Volunteer At A Pet Shelter?
by Anna P. August 27th, 2010 | Animal Rescue Groups, Cats, Dogs
You don't have to own a cat or dog to make a big difference in the life of an animal. You can spend just a few hours a week volunteering your time at in a local animal shelter where you can feed cats, walk dogs, and spend time bonding with lonely animals. There are thousands of animal shelters across the United States of America that take in neglected animals to nurture them and help them find homes, and they need the help of dedicated volunteers who are willing to donate their energy for free while helping with the care
Pets and Renovations
by Jane Wangersky August 25th, 2010 | Cats, Dogs
Lots of us are tackling home renovation projects this summer, and wishing we could somehow make them easier on our pets. The noise, changes, and presence of strangers can be very upsetting to animals, and of course we can't explain the situation to them in words. But that doesn't mean we can't prepare them.
Ronda Payne has a cat, a dog, and a house undergoing lots of work. The cat, Avi, usually hides during noisy times, then ignores any changes made, no matter how large. But the dog, Brandie,is more sensitive. She also has Addison's disease and has
Ronda Payne has a cat, a dog, and a house undergoing lots of work. The cat, Avi, usually hides during noisy times, then ignores any changes made, no matter how large. But the dog, Brandie,is more sensitive. She also has Addison's disease and has
Maternal Instincts?
by Michele August 23rd, 2010 | Chickens
At the Kuegler mini-farm, we've had our flock of chickens for over two years, with egg production almost at the two-year mark. So, we've become quite used to the daily routine of checking food and water supplies and gathering eggs. The chickens are accustomed to our presence. In fact, they rush the door to their pen when they hear footsteps, in hopes of receiving leftover pizza crust or apple cores.
With all of the human-chicken harmony, we were a little surprised recently when one of our girls changed from being a protective mother to being aggressive. As noted last
With all of the human-chicken harmony, we were a little surprised recently when one of our girls changed from being a protective mother to being aggressive. As noted last
Gracie goes to Maine
by Bea August 20th, 2010 | Dogs, Gracie
This weekend my family decided to take a trip up to Maine to see an old family friend of ours. They have a seven-year-old chubby chocolate lab named Sammie. Gracie had never really interacted with another dog before, so this was a test for her and us, but we have certainly realized that our puppy really needs a playmate.
Us humans can play with her, throw her a ball, run up and down a field with her, and more, but it still does not seem to satisfy her enough as another dog does. Gracie loves to be chased. There were so many
Us humans can play with her, throw her a ball, run up and down a field with her, and more, but it still does not seem to satisfy her enough as another dog does. Gracie loves to be chased. There were so many
