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Stop Cat Hairballs: Prevent & Manage with Our Expert Guide for Cats

Understand the causes of cat hairballs and find practical tips to manage and prevent them for your feline's health and comfort.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Your Cat's Best Life: Feeding, Health, Behavior & Home Guide

Learn how to care for your cat, recommended diet and grooming care. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Senior Cat Care: Best Health & Wellness Tips for Your Aging Feline

Knowing your cat is in their older years allows you to take a proactive approach to caring for them during this important stage of life.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Unlock Optimal Health: Best Pet Supplements for Your Dog & Cat

Discover how to choose the best supplements for your pet’s health, from essential vitamins to joint support and digestion aids. Learn age-specific and seasonal supplement tips for cats and dogs.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Itchy Cat? Causes, Relief & Treatments for Feline Skin Issues

Explore common causes of itchy skin in cats and effective treatments to help your feline feel more comfortable and itch-free.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

What dry cat food prevents hairballs and stops my cat from vomiting?

I am a fan of the Royal Canon brand and recommend their feline hair all control diet https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/royal-canin-feline-health-nutrition-indoor-hairball-34-dry-cat-food

My senior cat has nightly hairballs. What's the best treatment?

Brushing her may be the missing step in reducing her hairball production. If she will tolerate a shedding tool, use one to get the majority of the loose hair off her and then use a soft brush daily. My cats tolerate a natural bristle brush very well, it's a brush meant for people and they're pretty inexpensive. The more hair you can get off her, the less she'll ingets while grooming. Also, get her a tube of hairball medicine, the most common brand is Petromalt. Most cats like the flavor so it's easy to give, but if she doesn't take it easily wipe a bit on her face or paws so she has to groom it off. This helps move the hair through and out the other end rather than her vomit them up.

What healthy dry food helps my cat with hairballs and shedding?

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! I think that Hill's Science diet indoor/hairball control would be a good option. Meow mix and Kit and Kabboodle are low quality foods comparatively. Sometimes what SEEMS like hairballs is really a food allergy. If the Hill's food doesn't help, be sure to give it 2-3 months, then I would try a non-chicken diet (all fish, venison, beef, lamb or duck). I hope this helps and I wish you, Bug and Chloe the best!

How can I prevent and effectively manage my cat's hairball issues?

Hello and thank you very much for using our consultation service. Before I give you some recommendations on ways to prevent or treat problems associated with feline hairballs, I encourage you to make an appointment with your local veterinarian to make sure that your cat indeed does have hairballs. There are many gastrointestinal diseases that are feline patients can get that will show the exact same symptoms as that of hairballs. With that said there are two fairly reliable ways in which you can prevent hairball formation: 1. By feeding either a veterinary prescription diet or an over the counter diet formulated specifically to prevent hairballs. An example of the food would be hills science diet adult hairball cat food. But there are so many available besides this one. 2. By administering a daily or paste that is specifically formulated to prevent hairballs. there are many available but one example is called Vetoquinol laxatone lubricant. Do a little research and see which of thes

What can I do to prevent my cat from getting hairballs and vomiting?

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! I advise owners to try a hairball formula food like [Hill's Science Diet Indoor Hairball Control](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/hills-science-diet-hairball-control-adult-cat-food?utm_source=petcoach&utm_medium=question&utm_campaign=hairballs-question), and laxatone. Laxatone is a mineral oil-based product that's given by mouth in a paste form; it helps to bind the hair in the stomach which results in it getting eliminated through the feces instead of triggering vomiting. If your cat is long haired, getting them shaved down to a lion cut often really helps. I'm assuming that your cat is vomiting, since that is the most common (and often only) sign of hairballs. Normal cats with short hair should only vomit about every 3 months. Anything more than that is abnormal and can be from intestinal disease or food allergies and many other things. I hope this helps and I wish you the best!