There are a variety of hairball gels available on the market that are safe for cats. These gels typically contain lubricating ingredients that help to prevent and treat hairballs. Some brands also contain added vitamins and minerals that can be beneficial for your cat's overall health.
There's no definitive answer to this question since there isn't much scientific research on the subject. However, some pet owners swear by using coconut oil to help their cats pass hairballs. Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, which has antimicrobial properties that could help to break down a hairball in the digestive tract. It's also a natural laxative, so it may help to lubricate the digestive system and make it easier for a hairball to pass through. You can give your cat a small amount of coconut oil (about a teaspoon) mixed in with their food once
Yes, you can give your cat hairball gel everyday. This will help to keep their coat healthy and free of hairballs.
Yes, you can mix hairball gel with food. Some brands even offer special hairball formula food that has the gel mixed in.
4.6/5
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$234
To prevent my cat from knocking it over, I used my own sturdy cup after getting the refill. I decided she needed her own plants to take care of when she killed my potato plants, which I was trying to nurture. The dirt is delivered in tiny TINY, little discs, which GREATLY EXPAND. I was SO shocked. And even though I only used a third of a packet of seeds, they grew incredibly quickly and fully. Every day in the early morning, I place a plant light on them for a few hours. I would only add some stones to the bottom to aid drainage if I had it to do it again. Since I started it, I haven't had to water it because the soil stayed moist. My cat has been regularly hiccuping up hairballs ever since she started consuming grass. So everyone benefits from this.
4.5/5
These Chicken Flavor Cat Treats Have Only 2 Calories Per Treat And Delectable Pocket Shapes With A Crunchy Outside And Soft, Creamy Inside
Your Cat Can’t Wait To Get Their Paws On These Temptations Hairball Control Cat Treats
Contains Ten (3) 2.1 Oz. Pouches Of Temptations Hairball Control Cat Treats, Chicken Flavor
Temptations Cat Treats Are 100% Nutritionally Complete And Purrfectly Balanced For Adult Cat Maintenance
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$234
Okay, let me start by saying that I do not particularly like the corn meal that Temptations utilizes in their goods.Last year, our beloved pet that had a grain allergy passed suddenly. He felt itchy after hearing the Temptations line.At some point, we took in two new hairy brothers, one with short hair and the other with long hair.They adore grooming one another. This has, as you might expect, caused some severe constipation or hairball blocking, particularly in the short-haired cat who consumes both his own and his brother's long hair. In case that wasn't enough, he also enjoys grooming my daughter if he can get away with it by licking her long hair, who he refers to as his "mom."The catlax-style hairball gels are acceptable to our long-haired cat, and they work just fine for him.However, the short hair will not consume the gels; holding him down to even attempt to place it on his paw is equivalent to holding a terrified kangaroo. Additionally, he hates being brushed, which doesn't help.So we made the decision to test these. I was willing to give it a shot if they would assist.When the short-haired cat becomes bloated, he will irk up a wad of wet hair in the shape of a tube and leave it wherever it will be inconvenient for the rest of the household. I typically find it while wearing bare feet.I'm delighted to say that he does seem to benefit from these in keeping things rolling.Each day, they each receive 10 treats, and they will fight it out to acquire them. If I don't unzip the bag quickly enough, they've been known to jump on my shoulders.Both of our kitties give them a four-paws up (who just recently turned one year old).Our big boys would eat the entire bag if we allowed them because it seems to have enough hairball assistance to keep things running more smoothly for them.Note that although they manage to create a treat that cats enjoy, I am still not a fan of the substances they employ. They probably won't hurt kids any more than an odd bag of potato chips would if we limit them.the following are included in the lengthy list of ingredients:-Ground Corn (ew!)-Fatty Animals (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)-Dried Byproducts of MeatBeers RiceWheat Flour (oh no!)Cellulose Powder; Natural Flavor-Simple Dried Beet Pulpthe Corn Gluten Meal-Ketain Chloride-Chloride of cholineMinerals and salt (Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide)-Taurines-DL-Methionine-Caesium CarbonateMixture of tocopherols (Natural Preservative)-Vitamins (dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate[source of Vitamin E], Vitamin A Acetate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Folic Acid Supplement) (dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate[source of Vitamin E], Vitamin A Acetate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Folic Acid Supplement).Whew!Therefore, I may suggest them for cats that frequently experience hairball concerns (not all cats do).Please check the ingredients for any possible sensitivities or allergies that your cat(s) may have.Our cats enjoy the flavor, are content, and I haven't discovered a hair tube bomb in at least two weeks.Your cat(s) should probably try AT LEAST one bag to see if it helps.(Note that we occasionally rub our short-haired cat's paws with a small amount of coconut oil in addition to including a few pieces in his meal. That must be aiding him as well, in my opinion. I don't suggest doing this frequently or every day, though. Although coconut oil is excellent for people, cats still consume a lot of fat from it, and you don't want to put too much strain on their digestive system.Although I personally believe it to be superior to petroleum-based products, the fat content MUST be considered for the health of cats.Making the best choices for themselves will require weighing the advantages for their cat.)
4.4/5
For cats and kittens over 4 weeks
A longtime favorite with Petromalt technology
Relives constipation, dry cough and occasional vomiting associated with hairballs
4.4 ounces of malt flavored Sentry Hairball Relief for cats
Helps eliminate and prevent hairballs
$234
My mother used to give this to our Persian cat when he had hairballs when I was a kid, and I now give it to my own cats. One of my cats grooms itself to a (over) zealous degree, which results in the creation of the occasional hairball. I give her this as the seasons change and her shedding causes her hairballs to appear more frequently. I also give it to my second cat since he absolutely loves it rather than because he needs it. My two cats adore consuming this food.Also, yes, this does include petroleum products (basically Vaseline). This is GOOD. Large molecules found in petroleum and mineral oil lubricate the intestinal system but cannot be absorbed by it; as a result, they continue to lubricate the hair until it exits the other end. Contrarily, food oils like coconut oil will lubricate the hair for a brief period before being absorbed in the intestinal tract, leaving a large amount of unlubricated hair deep inside your cat's intestines. This is a recipe for a potentially fatal bowel blockage. There are many conditions for which coconut oil works wonders, but not hairballs! Continue using products that include petrolatum or get used to stepping in hairballs first thing in the morning.Last but not least, this tube is HUGE. Up until it arrived, I was annoyed by the price because I assumed it was the 2 oz tube I usually get. It's bigger than I anticipated by more than double! It resembles a typical toothpaste tube in terms of dimensions.
4.3/5
Helps prevent and remove hairballs in cats and kittens
Contains Cod Liver oil and vitamin E to help support healthy skin and coat
none
Made in the USA
When used regularly, cat Lax helps prevent future build ups
$234
I've kept cats for more than 50 years, and every single one of them has ALWAYS enjoyed the hairball thing in the tubes—at least, until the past 2.5 or so. Every cat I've had in the previous 25 or 30 years has detested hairball treatments, whether they are flavored or not. I don't know why anyone thought to "better" or interfere with what works.I decided to try this specific product right away and even ordered two tubes after hearing the word "Cat Lax" advertised on a television vet show.I'm SO HAPPY I purchased 2 tubes!Three weeks have passed, and today is included, and I've had good luck with THIS stuff. Whether I put a small amount to the front leg and paw of a sleeping cat or hold the cat down to do so, NOT ONE OF THEM has fled hysterically, behaving as though I had poisoned or set them on fire.But today, one of my three young cats actually licked it from the tube and asked for more. Mind you, they probably still think it's the old stuff, so I still have to make sure I have a hold of them if they are awake. I was startled and overjoyed since, in my opinion, THIS IS the ideal technique to administer hairball medication. Another cat gently got out of bed last week, licked the Cat Lax off, and then went back to sleep. It MUST be palatable.Now, keep in mind that I have tried both the more hard stuff and the really gooey, liquid thing from the tube. In addition, I've tried the firmer stuff that needs to be really given in several places on the cat's leg in order to be sure it's not in a big lump of thick molasses, also getting all over and into everything but the cat's mouth. One isn't anything you can just slap on the paw without monitoring the cat's movements or it's all on the walls and floor, furniture or bedding as the cats will try (successfully) to shakeTHIS PRODUCT SEEMS TO BE A CROSS OF BOTH OF THOSE OTHER FORMULAS, SOFT ENOUGH TO SMEAR EASILY AND COMPLETELY IN JUST A QUICK STROKE WITH POSSIBLY A 2 SECONDS FOLLOW UP, BUT ENOUGH OF THE COAGULATION THAT IN A SMALL AMOUNT (1/4-1/2 INCHES), STAYS IN PLACE UNTIL THE CAT LICKS ITLess than 1/2 inch twice or three times a week, in my opinion, is the key to this product. Any cat will likely hurl some or most of what you put on him if you put too much of it on him. That's an unwilling cat, right there.If your cat enjoys it, this method is simple, reportedly tastes better than a plethora of different types and flavors, and it has undoubtedly proven effective. I couldn't be happier, and I believe that once the cats in this area realize that this isn't the old thing and isn't that nasty, all three (or maybe 2 out of 3) will gladly remove it from the tube. Cat #3 has a daily medication that he dislikes, so I have to grab him to do anything, but unlike with everything else I've done, he isn't flying off around the house for an hour trying to get it off. He carefully licked all of the Cat Lax off the two paws I had applied it to as he walked away today.Butter melts quickly, therefore we have entirely switched to Cat Laxative. If all else fails, though, some butter off your finger or a spoon or even in a plate works okay. Save the butter for a weekly treat!
4.3/5
Petroleum-based laxatives coat the swallowed hair and allow it to pass through the digestive system of cats and other pets
Palatable flavor even finicky cats will like
Helps eliminate and prevent hairballs, improves digestion, and reduces vomiting
Made in the USA
Contains cod liver oil and Vitamin E for skin and coat health
$234
NEVER does my Himalayan have hairballs. I was terrified when he suddenly started exhibiting symptoms of a blockage because in more than 7 years I've never once seen him give me the infamous "slimy, chilly looking mess" that other cats have given me. I found Cat Lax on this site with some nice ratings and a good price after doing some short research, so I ordered it. (I gave him milk in the interim to try if "loosening" him up would help) Thanks to Amazon's customary rapid shipping, I gave my miserable cat a pill right away, and he became well within a day. He was easy to get to suck it off my finger, but he gave me a betrayed face as he did so! LOL went about licking his chops while shaking his head for a long, and when I put it in his meal, he initially ate it without recognizing it before abandoning it for another round of the same reaction.I picture it feeling in his mouth how a cold lump of lard would feel in mine because the substance appears like a greasy, dark grey blob of petroleum jelly. However, it appeared to work, and over the course of the following few days, I spent more time cleaning the litter box.I had been giving him dry food, which was accessible around-the-clock, and treating him to wet food sometimes.For several months, I had also been giving him dry treats every night. I now believe that the treats are what initially clogged his intestines, therefore I've drastically reduced their frequency and switched to daily feedings of wet food. I now use cat lax once a week, and it appears to have resolved the issues. And earlier tonight I was abruptly confronted with a massive hairball, at which point my "senior cat" started acting strangely, like he was high on cat crack, and started pursuing me everywhere I went!
4.2/5
Quality Designed, Safety Ensured Products
100% All Natural Products, Made In The Usa
Tasty And Easy To Give On The Paw Or Straight From The TubeGood For Cats Of All Ages To Help Them Stay Active And VitalNo Artifical Color, Perservatives Or FlavorsMade By Vets. Craved By Pets.
Tasty and easy to give on the paw or straight from the tube
Contains Natural Oils And Lubricants That Help Reduce Hairball Formation
Promote a healthy active lifestyle for your pet
Contains natural oils and lubricants that help reduce hairball formation
$234
The four animals were all rescued. One bashful, extremely fluffy cat suffers with stress brushing and develops massive hair balls. She began to get lethargic, wasn't eating well, hid, and had a vacant expression in her eyes that suggested she wasn't feeling well. She has medium-length fur. All four of my cats preferred this over Cat-Lax, and when I opened it, they were stalking me like crazy! I gave this order to try and get things moving because her tummy had become quite bloated and tight and I was concerned that she would have a significant hair ball obstruction. Over several days, she continued to devour the three to four doses I gave her each day. She soon began to eat more, her abdominal distention subsided, and she dropped roughly half a pound. She became more alert and even emerged from hiding! She's an elderly cat, so if I had just assumed that she was aging, we might have run into difficulty. I heartily advise it for any feline with fur! Particularly stressed-out cats, anxious cats, and cats with long hair. I tried applying salmon oil to the kitties, but not a single one of them liked it. In fact, one kitten even tried to "cover it" as it was excrement. Definitely going to subscribe and save this one!
3.8/5
Aids hairballs in passing through the gastrointestinal tract and helps prevent future formation through regular use
Includes a 3 ounce bag of tasty, chicken flavored soft chews in a convenient, resealable bag
$234
Thirteen years old and beginning to get older, my cat started experiencing hairball issues this year. where he can't properly meow and won't cough it out, instead coughing and wheezing. I tried Hartz Hairball Remedy Plus Salmon Flavored Paste for Cats and Kittens after a week of waiting to see if it would go away, but he did not like the flavor, so we had to mislead him by mixing it with treats. He loved these Hartz Hairball Remedy Plus Chicken Flavored Soft Chews for Cats and Kittens after I gave them a try, though. He devoured them, and after a few days, everything was well! Even the amount to give if he currently has bad hairballs and the amount to give if you're just attempting to prevent hairballs are indicated on the bag. I'll definitely buy this again if the hairball problems come back.
3.8/5
Helps reduce hairball formation
Hairball reduction support for cats
Made in the USA
Human-grade ingredients
Laboratory tested, veterinarian formulated
$234
The verdict is not yet in. Considering purchasing a new tub today. Hair balls are a constant source of torment for the BIG fluffy long-haired kit. really awful Now, it is damaging his teeth. But he refuses to eat or utilize the malt etc. tubes. He first didn't enjoy this, but after a few days he started to accept it when it was split up into his twice daily wet food treat. They receive dry food the remainder of the time. The three long-haired cats each receive 1/6 of a can in the morning and again at night. We think dry food is generally better for their health. However, we've found that a cat that has never consumed wet food can cause issues for both pet parents and animals when they are ill and are unable to consume dry food while also refusing to consume wet. We therefore determined that this is a good compromise. We still have one of the three who only consumes the wet treat two or three times per week, but at least we are aware that he is capable should the need arise. Since it's not really evident how much it is assisting, I only gave it 4 stars. But this cat is a tough one. And we definitely believe it merits continuing effort. He is also a BIG 20 pound or so cat, and most of it must be HAIR. It could take a hard case weeks or even months to start to take full impact. Beautiful cat that we saved from a shelter has been with us for seven years.
3.7/5
Includes 2.5 ounces of tasty, salmon flavored formula in a convenient tube
Aids hairballs in passing through the gastrointestinal tract and helps prevent future formation through regular use
$234
It's terrible to see an animal you care about, in this case a cat, appear to be in misery. I'm not sure if it's just my cat or cats in general, but watching her throw up a hairball is literally like watching an Oscar-worthy exorcist audition. It truly is horrific. Before I discovered this wonderful product, we had tried various foods, other hairball prevention remedies, and intensive brushing, all to no avail. She will happily lick some of this off the floor, and her days of horrifically frequent vomiting are done. It can occasionally separate in the tube, so that's the only advice I have for other customers. If this occurs, a clear, oily substance rather than the usual brownish color will come out. But it's simple to fix; all you need to do is give it a good shake and beat it around on the kitchen island. Furthermore, don't worry if your cat tends to be on the finicky diva end of the cat spectrum when it comes to exploring new foods or flavors. Hopefully, your little princess will enjoy it as much as my finicky princess does.
3.5/5
Water only once
Cat Grass Plus. Animal Health Supplies
Easy to use
Satisfies a cats natural craving for grass
Ready for cats in just one week
Manufacturer: GIMBORN PET SPECIALTIES
Manufacturer part number: 418736/74670
$234
This is the direct-ordered, Amazon-fulfilled CatGrass Plus Tub version. It's possible that third-party shippers will sell you outdated or stale goods, so if you want to be confident that your purchase will be satisfactory, I advise shopping directly from Amazon rather than through a third party. Please take note that the rectangular tray described in this product review comes shrink-wrapped. The potting mix and seeds are not packaged; they are already combined when the container is opened.This bundle contains oat grass seeds and a soilless mix all by itself. The vermiculite, a light mineral appropriate for hydroponic agriculture, and gel crystals that can absorb and store water make up the potting mixture. The mixture is combined with the seeds. It is essential to carefully follow the directions. Just the LUKEWARM water that is called for on the packaging should be added. Then place the tray outside in a location that receives bright light but not direct sunlight. You'll start to notice germination after 3–5 days. Failures most often result from disregarding these recommendations. The grass needs to be established for about a week before your cats can use it. The cats will immediately take the grass out of the tray if you set it down too soon.I wait until the grass begins to show indications of wilting before adding further water. Oat grass is extremely vulnerable to rot and mildew issues in any standing water, which is the cause of this. The tray doesn't have any drainage holes, making it very simple to overwater. If you want to create a few tiny holes in the tray's bottom before adding water, make sure the extra drains completely to prevent mildew growth.Oat grass produced indoors has a relatively brief shelf life of no more than three weeks after opening. Eventually, the grass will wilt and pass away. Your cats will have a fresh source of grass if you plant new grass every two weeks. I rarely bother to cut the grass, and I typically only provide extra water once during its lifespan.This product is superior to the smaller trays, which frequently use peat moss as a growing media. Because the tray is so little and light, cats often drag it around the room. It is also much harder to get even germination. This tray is heavy enough to stop that.
While there is no definitive answer, some people believe that olive oil can help a cat pass a hairball. The reasoning is that the oil can lubricate the digestive tract, making it easier for the hairball to move through. Additionally, the olive oil can provide some essential nutrients that may be beneficial for your cat's overall health. If you decide to try this method, be sure to use a high-quality, virgin olive oil and start with a small amount. You can gradually increase the amount if necessary. As always, check with your veterinarian before trying any new home remedies.
While there's no scientific evidence to support the claim that wet food helps with hairballs, many pet parents report that it does. One theory is that because wet food is more hydrated than dry food, it helps keep your cat's digestive system lubricated and less likely to form hairballs.
If your cat has a hairball blockage, she will likely have trouble vomiting up hairballs. She may also have trouble defecating, and her abdomen may be bloated.
There is no one definitive answer to this question as it can vary depending on the cat and the severity of the hairball. Some cats may only struggle with hairballs for a short period of time, while others may have more chronic issues. If your cat is struggling with hairballs on a regular basis, it is important to talk to your veterinarian to rule out any underlying health problems and to find the best way to manage the condition.
Cat hairball gel is designed to help your cat pass hairballs more easily and with less discomfort. The gel coats the hair in the stomach and lubricates the intestines, making it easier for your cat to expel the hair in their stool. Most hairball gels take between 24 and 48 hours to work.
If your cat is having trouble with hairballs, you may be wondering how much butter you can give them. The answer depends on the size of your cat and the severity of the hairballs. A good rule of thumb is to give your cat 1/2 teaspoon of butter for every 10 pounds of body weight. So, if your cat weighs 10 pounds, you would give them 5 teaspoons of butter.
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