Hairball question

[Nicole & Baby]

Good afternoon, Baby seems to be trying to hack up a furball (she has never had one though) she is Diabetic, is there a remedy I can give her to help her? Thanks!

 

[hmjohnston]

Some have suggested vaseline- put a little on her paw and she will lick it off.

I use I Can't believe its not butter! for the same reason- no carbs- about 1/8th a teaspoon.

 

[Leslie and Jasper]

We give Jasper a little bit of canned pumpkin, about 1/2 teaspoon or less at a time. Our vet suggested pumpkin for the fiber effects years ago before he was diagnosed diabetic. The pumpkin can says its 4% carbs so I think a little bit is still ok. If you try pumpkin be sure to to get 100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling. Give Baby just a little to see how it takes effect.
Switching from all dry food to all wet food has really increased hairballs with 3 of our 4 cats, so we also try to brush them more when we can.
Leslie