HAIRBALLS

HEALTH PROBLEM- HAIRBALLS

Every cat groom itself for cleaning its fur,removing dead hairs,Its natural and necessary.The dead hairs  swallowed by cat while  they grooming and to stomach after to entrails.If this successfully happens it means there's no problem.
The problem begins when hairs don't reach to entrails and stuck in stomach.Cats usually get rid of from these hairs by throwing up.If cat can't get rid of these hairballs, situation becomes dangerous and even lethal.In these cases cats suffer from constipation,loss of appetite and start to throw up what they eat.
Longhair cats have more problem with hairballs than short hair cats.

The things you can do for minimize hairball formation;

1. Groom your cat and collect dead hairs.
2. You can prefer cat foods with 'hairball control'
3. If needed use malt hairball remedy (ask your vet) for help your cat remove hairballs easier.
4. Having Cat Grass is very useful for removing hairballs.Every cat needs to eat some grass time to time for easier digest.
5. Keep your cat active.Regularly play games.Make your cat play,run,stretch.Active cats develop healthier skin and fur.

Note: If you having any problem about your cat's health its recommended at least asking your veterinarian. When your cat has some health issues its very wrong using random medicines,making diagnosis yourself.Always ask your veterinerian.Trying to cure animals with ugnorant way can cause wrong treatment and serious conclusions.

Note:You may think 'why I should do everything for my cat,cats already know how to groom' etc. Keep in mind in nature cats' lifespan is about 3 years.House cats with your care live up to 20 years.

Best way to avoid hairballs is being sure your cat has a healthy skin.Healhty skin provides strong and soft fur.Shiny and soft fur shows you that your cat has healthy skin.Feeding your cat with high quality foods,going veterinary regularly , having an active cat, and keeping your pet away from stress.Stress is one of the biggest reasons for hair loss.

Having Problems Grooming Your Cat ?

Make grooming enjoyable..My cat loves to be groomed under sun.
Timing is important.When your cat energic,
stressed,playful its not good time for groom.Wait till your little friend is relaxed.(after eat,after exercise...) If your cat not used to being groomed keep it short. (10 mins max.) If your cat become stressed while you groom stop it and wait it to relaxed again ,start grooming. Be patient.Don't forget to groom every part of your cat. Be gentle near belly and chest.If your cat short haired than you can groom it once a week.If your cat longhaired and having hairball problems you have to groom it everyday.



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