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Is it too late to take hair removal cream for cats with hairball disease?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Emma Watson
Hair ball disease generally refers to hair ball disease. Cats suffering from hair ball disease can usually take hair removal cream, but it is recommended to consume it correctly under the guidance of a pet doctor, which can effectively relieve physical discomfort and achieve the purpose of treatment. However, if not treated in time, it may cause intestinal obstruction and pose a threat to life and health. In daily life, owners can comb their cats' hair regularly, which can effectively reduce the situation of cats licking hair and swallowing it in their stomachs, and also avoid the occurrence of hair ball disease.

1. Symptoms of hair ball disease in cats

Hair ball disease is a chronic disease. It is usually caused by the increase in the amount of hair eaten and the peristalsis of the villi in the stomach of the cat's gastrointestinal tract. Next, roll up into a ball, and then slowly become larger. Eventually, a large hair ball will be formed at the pylorus, causing obstruction. This usually causes the cat to suffer from indigestion, loss of appetite, constipation, abdominal distension and other symptoms. If not treated in time, , may cause intestinal obstruction and pose a threat to life and health.

2. The function of hair removal cream

Hair removal cream is a medicine that helps cats expel hair balls from their bodies. It is an oral medicine and can be placed on your fingers. Or use it on a spoon for cats to eat, which can effectively relieve the symptoms of hair ball disease. It is recommended to use this medicine on an empty stomach to maximize the effect of the medicine.

3. The reaction of cats after eating hair-reducing cream

After cats eat hair-reducing cream, they usually expel the hair balls in the body through defecation or vomiting, resulting in the appearance of This situation is normal and the owner does not need to worry too much. When the hair balls are discharged from the body, the symptoms will be relieved until they disappear.

4. Daily care of cats

In daily life, owners can comb their cats' hair regularly, which can effectively reduce the situation of cats licking hair and swallowing it into their stomachs, and avoid hair loss. To prevent the occurrence of ball disease, you should also pay attention to the cat's balanced diet. You can let the cat eat some eggs, fish, cat food and other foods in appropriate amounts. These foods contain a large amount of fat, protein, dietary fiber and minerals, which are beneficial to the growth of the cat. and development.