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Hairballs can be a nightmare, not least for the pet owner, but also for the pet. They are caused by a build up of fur and lack of brushing. Cats end up swallowing furballs and this is where the problem starts. Hairballs can easily get stuck in the cat’s throat and this can cause choking. Its not a pleasant thing to watch and it can be very dangerous.

Cat health care is all about looking after all aspects of your cat. Look out for a build up of fur. Groom your cat daily to make sure there is no loose fur that can get stuck in its throat. Grooming is great and it helps seal the bond between owner and pet. Be gentle with it and you will have many happy hours of grooming!

There are some cats with quite long fur and a vet might have some extra cat health care tips for you. Anyone with a Persian cat will know how stunning it is to look at, but the long fur is more likely to make hairballs. Since a cat’s licking can’t be stopped, it is important that you take extra care to prevent hairballs forming. Luckily, dogs don’t suffer with this hairball problem, as they don’t clean themselves by licking the fur. Cats clean themselves by licking their fur and hairballs can occur at any time.

The process is simple – as soon as the hairball gets into the stomach, the cat tries to cough it up. This is when you will hear choking sounds and it can make pet owners quite nervous when they hear this, as they don’t know how to deal with it. The cat must finish coughing up the hairball, so keep an eye on it. Look out for any worrying signs and just make sure the cat is okay after coughing the fur up. There are also plenty of treatments out there for help with preventing hairballs, so speak with a vet to get the best advice.