Sentences with phrase «hairballs do»

While they are rare, dog hairballs do appear occasionally, and for a variety of reasons.

Now that you know how you can protect your cat from hairballs, you can snuggle your cat a little closer and know that hairballs don't need to become a serious health issue for you and your cat.

In my professional experience however, hairballs do not cause coughing, as they are gastrointestinal and not respiratory in origin.

Usually the hairballs do not cause problems and passes through the digestive tract to be incorporated into the bowel movements.

Not exact matches

«But in practice, the new branches that sprout form a disorganized and tortuous network that looks like sort of a hairball and doesn't allow blood to flow efficiently through it.

Not only does regular grooming help with shedding, which is a primary concern for most pet owners, it helps eliminate matted fur and hairballs and can often even lessen reactions in pet owners who are allergic to pet dander.

The commonest causes are hairballs, too little fiber in the diet (dried food is convenient for the owner, but produces small, hard stools which do not give the gut a good workout) or it may be due to an intestinal disorder.

The hairballs are easily eliminated and you don't need the vet's help.

My long - haired polydactyl cat Sylvie was a rescue with lots of problems including digestive problems exacerbated by her long hair — so we started her on RC Intense Hairball 34 ---------- and wala ----- she has been saved ------ no more hairballs (I do brush her everyday too) for my sweet girl - and she loves it more than her canned food - sometimes I even have to put a sprinkle of it on her food to get her to eat!

Cats will often have to expectorate hairballs and they cough to do so.

When your kitten begins its» first shedding (around 4 - 5 months of age), thus loosing child fluff and acquiring its solid adult coat, grooming must be done thoroughly to prevent hairballs.

My cats love them and they really do help with controlling hairballs.

I noticed that since I started giving my cat these treats she doesn't seem to be throwing up hairballs as much.

There are plenty of things you can do to decrease the chances your cat will cough up a hairball.

Does your favorite feline leave you hairballs as gifts?

And if you have a cat, I'm sure you know how important it is to make sure that they don't get hairballs.

Long - haired cats are more likely to have hairballs as do cats who shed a lot or are compulsive groomers.

Yes, it is true that cats can bring up hairballs when they are grooming more than they usually do and they ingest a lot of fur, but cats are meant to groom, so their gastrointestinal tract was designed to handle most of the fur they swallow.

However, did you know that coughing up hairballs is crucial to your cat?

If your cat doesn't enjoy being brushed but she has a tendency toward hairballs, gradually work on helping her feel more comfortable with the grooming process.

All cat food products are not created equal and you need to evaluate the quality of a cat food product before you buy it — don't just grab the first hairball remedy you see.

Hairballs in dogs are rare since they typically don't continuously lick their for cleaning purposes, but it is possible.

Rabbits usually do not need baths but regular brushing helps keep their coat in good condition and help prevents hairballs and nail trims help keep your rabbit's feet healthy and from getting stuck in carpeting.

Not only does a clean, well - conditioned hair coat look and feel better, it also reduces the chance of some bacterial skin infections, flea infestations, hairballs (for cats) and excessive shedding.

When cats stretch out their neck and make the same sound but don't vomit a hairball, it is commonly a sign of asthma.

However, cats get rid of this loose fur by throwing up hairballs and unfortunately, rabbits can not do that.

But most importantly, no more hairballs and with this food, his digestive system does process the ingested fur.

Not only do cat grooming techniques help keep your cat healthy and happy and keep her from developing hairballs, they also provide a way for you and your kitten or cat to bond.

Contrary to popular belief, felines don't actually «cough up» hairballs.

Not only does the Canidae brand receive a 5 - star rating from Petfood Reviews and Paw Diet, but it also appears on Kitty Catter's list of the best hairball control cat foods.

If you don't take steps to prevent hairballs from forming, your cat could suffer a dangerous intestinal blockage.

Fortunately for you, we've done the work in researching the different hairball remedies and we've scoured the reviews to bring you our top picks for hairball remedies including hairball control food, supplements, and lubricant gels, and treats.

While «Hairball,» doesn't resemble anything I've seen any of my cats cough up, it's one of my favorites primarily because of the texture and color.

why do they sell dry cat food with hairball remedy and treats with hairball remedy is that supposed to?

Don't worry about the beard as its individual strands won't fall off and contribute to the hairball phenomenon in your cat.

When rabbits do not eat well and a veterinarian can palpate a large, doughy mass in the stomach, it is because there is intestinal stasis, not because there is a hairball.

Cats that vomit up hairballs frequently (more than once a month) should probably see a veterinarian; however as that is probably not normal, particularly if additional pumpkin does not help matters much.

They are not prone to hairballs and they don't have many problems with matting, these felines are perfectly capable all on their own.

However, you really don't need any of this market labeling as we're going to share with you a few things about feline hairball and how high quality cat food can help.

If it accumulates and doesn't pass through with food, it is regurgitated in a sausage - shaped mass of compressed fur which is either gray or stained by food colorings from a recent meal («red hairball syndrome».

So how do you know if your cat has a hairball?

This product from Nature's Variety doesn't have any indication that it is good for hairball control.

The main thing you can do to reduce the risk of hairballs, or lessen their severity, is groom your cat on a regular basis.

The combination of proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins is what makes the Instinct a great diet for hairball control even though it doesn't say in its label.

Quick question, Our vet suggested to my Grandmother and myself to prevent hairball's to use Petroleum Jelly on the roof of our cats mouths, so we are curious to know how often we should do this.

Although not entirely preventable there certainly are things that the caring cat guardian can do to reduce the frequency and severity of hairballs in cats.

If you do not wish to change your cat's diet, you can opt for a hairball remedy or lubricant to help your cat pass hairballs through the digestive tract.

Most hairballs are harmlessly coughed up by your cat and do not pose a threat to his or her health.

I have had clients swear that their cat was not itching but complained about the amount of grooming they were doing and more frequent occurrence of hairballs being thrown up around the house!

I have come up with this mixture which they love: 20 % Science Diet Indoor (don't like that there is a lot of grain in it but it seems to keep the coats shiny and absolutely no hairballs); 40 % Holistic Primitive Feline; 40 % Blue Wilderness Salmon or Chicken recipes.