BUTTER FOR HAIRBALLS DOSE?

[tomtom13]

Tomcat has had a lot of hairballs lately, even though he does get Furminated daily. Anyway, I read that butter will help with this.

question:

how much?

how often?



thanks all

good day to us all

~kelly

 

[Julia & Bandit (GA)]

When Bandit is having hairball issues, I give him a little bit of vaseline. It's the same as otc hairball remedies, minus the sugar: http://www.vetinfo.com/how-effective-is-vaseline-petroleum-jelly-for-cats-hairballs.html

 

[BJM]

It may or may not. When in doubt, start with a test dose that is small, say 1/2 teaspoon.

Be aware that that milk products may cause GI upsets like diarrhea ... which might move things through if blocked, and could be messy.

 

[cindyh]

Try coconut oil, I give my cat 1/2 teaspoon once a day. I just put it in a dish for him to eat. No GI problems with coconut oil, it's actually good for the digestive system.