| Cat hairball prevention has plagued cat owners for | | | | Another good trick for finicky cats and kittens is |
| decades. Cat owners always want to know what the | | | | sneaking in a cat hairball prevention treat into the mix. |
| best way to rid their furry friends of this pesky | | | | All cats love a good treat. Shake a cat treat box and |
| problem or at the very least reduce hairballs from | | | | the cats come running like they haven't been fed in |
| occurring. So what can a feline lover do to prevent | | | | weeks. Even the finickiest cat will come running for a |
| hairballs from hurting their beloved feline friend? You | | | | cat hairball prevention treat. So if you cannot get |
| can do several things at home to help your precious | | | | your cat to take hairball prevention any other way, |
| kitty. | | | | try hairball prevention treats. Cats simply love treats. |
| First, you may want to switch to a hairball reducing | | | | For those cats that have many hairballs or a history |
| pet food formula. Some pet foods are formulated to | | | | of hairball problems, you might want to try a hairball |
| help the cat digest hairballs easier. The cat food | | | | shampoo. I know bathing a cat is very dangerous |
| contains enzymes that breakdown the cat's hairballs | | | | and should always come with a warning label. |
| allowing the cat to pass the hairball with ease. | | | | However, if your cat has very bad hairballs and you |
| Second, you can start with dietary aides. All natural | | | | are willing to risk it then hairball preventing shampoos |
| dietary aides can act as a lubricant for your cat's | | | | actually help. Before throwing your cat into the tub, |
| intestines allowing the hairballs to freely pass through. | | | | read the directions on the bottle. (We all know once |
| This will stop blockage and prevent the coughing up | | | | the cat is in the tub it will be a free-for-all anyway). |
| of hairballs. Chewable tablets are fed to your cat and | | | | Some shampoos recommend the product only be |
| are a supplement to an already healthy diet. | | | | applied from the neck down and others are okay for |
| Next, you might try a bit of prevention. A small, | | | | the whole body. |
| double-sided shedding brush helps rid excess hair | | | | Most importantly remember, your cat will get some |
| from your cat. Cats naturally groom on a regular | | | | hairballs. There is no way to totally eliminate hairballs. |
| basis and the hair will cause excessive amounts of | | | | However, if you use some of these products you |
| hairballs unless you brush your cat on a regular basis. | | | | can reduce the amount of hairballs. More importantly, |
| Cats that are brushed on a daily basis will actually | | | | cat hairball prevention products are designed for the |
| start demanding regular grooming session from their | | | | safe digestion of hairballs and the prevention of |
| person and will grow quite accustomed to the routine. | | | | blockages. |