Hairball Remedy

[Ali Stretmater]

Hi, y'all -
I'm Ali, and my 11-yr-old boy Nicky was just diagnosed a week and a half ago with diabetes. It seems like he has hairball - what remedies would you suggest? I comb him regularly (he's a domestic shorthair), but he's a major squirmer! TIA for your help and suggestions

 

[Yong & Maury GA]

Just posted this for someone earlier!
Fiber / Hairball Help

Once a day, smear a 1/4 teaspoon of Vaseline or petroleum jelly on the front paw and see if they lick it away

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Another alternative is to increase fiber but with sugar kitties the best option for that is pumpkin (not raw pumpkin). You can use 100% canned pumpkin without additives, fillers, spices, or sugar. I found this article: http://www.cathealth.com/nutrition/is-pumpkin-good-for-cats
Don't want to give a lot because it is a natural laxative so you will want to monitor stool firmness. Yes, poop duty

 

[Noah & me (GA)]

Having the same problem and discussion next door. Hi Nicky and Ali.
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/civvie-daniel-bowel-problems-rock-hard-poo.176666/

 

[Ali Stretmater]

Thanks, y'all - I'll give it a try!