Food for cat with hairballs?

Feeding a food with high levels of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids will help in a couple of ways. First, it will help maintain skin and coat condition. Omega fatty acids maintain the moisture barrier in the skin which helps promote skin and coat health. This will prevent shedding in the first place and thus reduce the amount of hair being ingested.

Second, fatty acids are found in healthy oils. Healthy oils help keep everything moving in the digestive system. Foods that are ideal for this are Nutro Max Cat. These formulas contain the highest levels of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids in combination with zinc and are the only ones guaranteed to improve skin and coat. Plus, they contain no chicken by-products, no ground corn, no artificial colours, preservatives or flavours.

Hope that helps :)

Olivia

Pet Nutrition Specialist

Nutro

Overweight cats generally don't groom themselves very well because they can't reach all areas. Now that your cat has lost weight he is able to groom himself better, hence, he is ingesting more of his hair and getting hairballs. You can try Laxatone or other hairball remedy paste. Just follow directions on the tube and if it's just from ingesting too much hair this should solve the problem. If he continues to have problems, the vet should be seen as he could have a problem with his intestines or he could have a hairball that is too large or impacted for him to pass, especially if he is an older cat. I have had this same problem with my cat and a dose of the hairball paste twice a week keeps her good now.

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Canned pumpkin (not the pie filling). Feed 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon daily.

Cats should be fed at least half canned. It provides water. Kibble fed cats are always borderline dehydrated which puts a strain on their organs. Besides, its easier to feed pumpkin if you feed canned. Just mix it in the canned food.

Hills science diet pet food has a food for hair balls! I can not remember if it is part of the science diet line or if it is prescription diet line! However I know of many peolple who have said it has done wondered for their cats! It is hills so its a little more pricey but can usually be found at most vets and pet food stores!

You can buy anti hairball biscuits in the shops

There are several on the market. Check at your local pet store. Iams is one of the better ones you might try.

try the hairball meds they work well