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As loving cat owners we hate to think that our beloved pets are feeling unwell. That can be the first impression when your cat starts making hacking noises. Usually this is the first signs of the cat trying to get rid of a hairball.


If you see a blob of disgusting stuff on your floor Larry Ogunjobi Jersey , it is likely to be a hairball. Cats need to do this in order to remove hair from within their stomachs to keep them from getting sick.


What is it? It's a mass of hair and probably some food from the inside of a cat's body. When a cat grooms himself, he removes loose hair from throughout his body and it ends up in his stomach. Sometimes, the hair comes together and forms a ball in there. If he can not pass it, it is likely it won't break down but will come up instead.


Most cats have trouble with removing hairballs. If the cat can not get them up David Njoku Jersey , it can get into the intestines and cause a blockage. This is life threatening to the pet. If your cat seems to be constipated it may be a sign of a blockage. If the cat is lethargic and his coat is dull and unhealthy looking, this too may be a sign. Watch that he eats as he normally does. If not, you should call and take him to see the vet who will then find out if it is a hairball and then he'll remove it.


You can prevent this type of problem yourself though. One of the best ways to do this is to groom the pet. The long haired cat need to be combed and brushed each day to remove excess hair. If you start to groom him when he is still young, he will learn to tolerate it. He may even look forward to being groomed. Some cats will bring their combs to their owners even. If he doesn't like to be groomed Jabrill Peppers Jersey , use a grooming glove instead.