Help with hairballs in cats

Cats can have a lot of hassles with hairballs! Cats are super tidy pets and lick and groom themselves to keep their coats clean and healthy. But this means that they often get fur build ups in their stomachs and digestive tracts, and the cat will then need to regurgitate the hairball. This is not pleasant for the cat, and hairballs are not nice to find on the carpet... but they can also impact (no pun intended) your cat’s health through poor nutrition / digestion, esophageal irritation, and more.

Here's what you can do to help your cat avoid hairball issues.

Diet is important.

Cat food with more fibre is more digestible, and balanced Omega fatty acids help to support healthy skin and a shiny (less matted) coat.

Cat owners should brush their cats frequently.

Most cats love to be brushed with a soft brush, and some even love a stiffer brush so do experiment. Brushing your cat helps remove dead fur, so they don't have to groom it off with their tongue, and this reduces how much fur they swallow. Find a good brush that helps remove all that loose fur especially in their thick undercoat - try out a few to see which brush your cat likes best. Make brushing a good experience for your cat so try to start young or work up to longer brushing sessions.

Get help if you need it!

If your cat still has hairball issues, do talk to your veterinarian to agree the best course of action.