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Natural Cat Hairball Remedy Options

also see Short Hair Cat

also see Cat Vomiting 

also see Feline Hairball 

also see Cats Shed 

also see Hairless Cats 

also see Cat Grooming 

also see Hairball Formula 

also see Cat Dander 

also see Hairless Cats 

also see Natural Health for Cats and Dogs 

also see Cat Litter Problems

A hairball remedy for your cat could be no further away than your kitchen. There's no need to spend money on commercial hairball care products; try one of these natural options for preventative care and treatment.

A Pat of Butter

Feed your cat a pat of butter; this greases up the hairball and helps it pass. Margarine will work too. You can even dab some petroleum jelly on your cat's nose.

Mineral Oil

You can feed your cat a teaspoon of mineral oil if he's trying to cough up a hairball. This should help him pass it. Half a teaspoon fed every two weeks should help prevent hairballs.

Add Fiber to Your Cat's Diet

Adding a little fiber to your cat's diet can help prevent hairballs. If your cat will eat vegetables, they're a good source of fiber; if not, grow some oat or wheat grass for him as a hairball remedy.

also see Feeding a Cat Raw Meat Safely

also see 9 Common Causes of Cat Vomiting

also see Kitten Flea Control in a Nutshell

also see Hepatic Lipidosis