? Hairball help…

Previous: https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/5-13-falafel-amps-196-2-201-pmps-86-3-44.289938

I brush Falafel at least once a day, but it’s shedding season and we’re all covered in hair atm. Is there any supplements I can add to her food to prevent hairballs? We have had 2-3 hairball incidents over the last weeks, and I’d prefer to incorporate something “natural” rather that relying on Cerenia so she doesn’t vomit.

 

Hi Z I don't know of any supplement you can add to Falafel's food but I give Tyler petroleum jelly every couple of days.
That's what is in hairball remedies anyway
He loves it, I just put it in my finger and he licks it off.

I came across this when I just googled about home remedies
Petroleum Jelly

You can trick your cat into relieving his or her own problems by applying a bit of petroleum jelly to a paw. Your cat is sure to lick the jelly away, lubricating the digestive track. This will help make feces elimination more comfortable, thus removing hair in the cat's digestive tract. Do this once a week or so.

Maybe another member might have some other suggestions

 

I have two cats, Corky and Coco she is 1/2 Main Coon so I know about hair and hairball, I a remedy that was prescribed , called VedaLax, is a gentle, reliable hairball preparation you give orally a small drop on your finger 2-3 times a week, my Coco loves it, however I had to stop giving it to Corky since he was diagnosed with Diabetes, it DOES, have Malt Syrup, Corn syrup, maple flavor, petroleum, cane molasses, soybean Oil, Soy protein concentrate,
Sorbic Acid, potassium Sorbate and Vanilla flavor, so if your baby is diabetic, might want to find another product, I hope you find something that works for you

I was going thru posts, and realized that you do have a SS and your baby is diabetic, I would ask for instance, long term member Suzanne & Darcy / before you use it, I probably think you will not be able to for all the sweeteners involved

 

Vet's Best was recommended here years ago because it has no sugar and is safe for diabetics. The tablets are pretty big but fairly easy to break into smaller pieces to give as a treat or crushed as a food topping.

https://www.chewy.com/vets-best-chewable-tablets-hairball/dp/45135

 

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WOW great to know, because I had to stop the one I spoke of thanks for that input​

 

Egg yolk powder is another natural option. Details to purchase or make your own on this website.

 

Thanks everyone. My vet also recommended fish oil, so I was thinking of getting this one:

https://www.sportsresearch.com/prod...8UDoTqZlfxVyaThmr0D3uMmgE6glHKOhoCQicQAvD_BwE

Thoughts?

 

Nordic Naturals also makes a good one for cats.