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What should I do if a cat licks its fur and eats it in its belly?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Isabella Davis
The belly refers to the abdomen clinically. Cats licking fur and eating into the abdomen can be treated by observing the symptoms, reducing the number of licking, adjusting eating habits, using hair removal products, etc. By taking corresponding treatment measures, the abdomen can be cleared The hair inside can reduce the damage to the intestines after illness and facilitate the normal digestion and absorption of food. If the condition continues to worsen and the above treatments have no obvious effect, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for relevant examinations in time, and then actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment according to the specific conditions of the condition.

1. Observe the symptoms

Cats are relatively fond of clean food. They often lick their own hair, which will cause the shed hair to enter the gastrointestinal tract, affecting the normal absorption and digestion of food, causing nausea and vomiting. , nausea, loss of appetite and other symptoms. If mild symptoms occur, no special treatment is required, and the development of symptoms needs to be monitored at any time.

2. Reduce the number of licks

In daily life, it is recommended that owners comb their cats' hair regularly and keep the environment clean, which can reduce the number of licks and reduce hair in the intestines. content.

3. Adjust eating habits

When this happens, you need to adjust your eating habits. You can eat some cooked egg yolks, because egg yolks contain choline and lecithin. Can help soften hair balls.

4. Use hair-reducing products

If the number of hairs in the intestines is relatively large, the cat needs to be given hair-reducing cream to improve it, which can promote the hair to be excreted through the feces and reduce the impact on the gastrointestinal tract. Tao damage.

Eating habits need to be adjusted in daily life, mainly cat food. Cats cannot be fed human food to avoid damage to the gastrointestinal tract and affect their health.