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It’s normal for a cat to bring up occasional hairballs. You should only start to worry if the cat is vomiting up a hairball every few weeks or consistently for more than 48 hours at a time – it’s a sign too much hair is ending up in the gut. Constant retching (with no sign of a hairball) and lethargy can also be signs of asthma. The vet should be able to discern the underlying cause. Either way, you will have identified a health issue in your cat and will have solved it before it gets worse. Purina ONE foods for cats with special needs help to manage conditions in cats who struggle with common health issues. You can buy a specialist cat hairball treatment paste that contains a laxative and lubricant to help them pass through the digestive system. But this is not generally needed. If you do use it, follow the instructions to the letter. Cats are very good at keeping themselves clean. They naturally know how to self-groom, and rarely need bathing. However, during the self-grooming process, they can swallow loose hair – and this leads to a cat hairball. Most cats get hairballs from time to time and it’s usually nothing to worry about. But if you are wondering what is causing them, what are the symptoms you should look out for and how to help a cat with hairballs, here is everything you need to know.

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Not sure what the best food is for your cat? Learn more about how to spot a good pet food with our Guide to the Best Cat Food in Australia, written by our team of veterinarians. Although it’s difficult to watch your cat struggling and gagging, the best thing you can do to help them with hairballs is to give them plenty of space. It’s perfectly normal for your cat to gag several times to be able to vomit the hairball. Numerous hairballs in cats can also be a symptom that your cat is over-grooming. Cats tend to over-groom when they are stressed – a bit like us biting our fingernails – and thus will consume more hair, leading to more hairballs. If you think your cat may be stressed, take them to the vet.

Combining years of pet care innovation from leading nutritional experts, the Purina One cat food range is prepared with tasty, high-quality ingredients and provides advanced nutrition that helps support your cat's health today and tomorrow. Finish: Helps Keep Natural Defences Strong - Purina One Actilea formulae are specially formulated** to promote a balanced gut flora, help support healthy cell function and help support a healthy immune system to help your cat stay healthy today and tomorrow.

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Week 2+: A Healthier* Digestion - Purina One contains chicory, a natural ingredient that is proven to help improve digestive health. Thanks to appropriate fibre sources and the high digestibility of Purina One, you could also notice small and firm stools.

Some cat owners think that their pet brings up a hairball every day, but this isn’t true. Cats should only get hairballs occasionally, usually less than once a month. Most hairs swallowed from grooming will pass through the digestive system and out into the litter box without a problem. PURINA ONE Coat & Hairball is specifically designed to effectively maintain a healthy skin and beautiful coat for your cat. Purina One Cat Food Choose the best product for your cat, Purina ONE's range of foods for all lifestages and common special dietary needs.

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One particularly effective treatment is hairball cat food. These kibble-based products contain lots of fibre to help take excess fur through the digestive system. They also contain vitamins and minerals to keep your cat’s fur in good condition and reduce hair loss.