Un experto explica qué causa las bolas de pelo en gatos, cómo reconocer los síntomas y qué hacer al respecto. Incluye consejos sobre cepillado, cambios en la dieta y cuándo llevar al gato al veterinario.
Cats are extremely clean animals, so much so that they can spend several hours a day grooming themselves. However, this can lead to the appearance of the dreaded hairballs, which can become a particularly serious health problem if we decide to ignore them. In this new video by an animal expert, we will explain how to detect them and what to do if our cat suffers from them. Let's get started. Is it normal for a cat to ingest hair? Cats clean themselves with their tongues, using their tongue spicules that help them untangle their coat and remove dirt. During long grooming sessions, it is completely normal for cats to accidentally ingest dead hair. The problem arises when there is a large amount and it mixes with the food, causing a significant accumulation of hair in the digestive system. The cats most predisposed to suffering from this health problem are those with long hair, although they are not the only ones. Symptoms of Hairballs in Cats Cats expel dead hair through their feces. However, when they are unable to eliminate it normally, some symptoms appear that should worry us. Among them, we can highlight loss of appetite, recurrent vomiting of hairballs, constant coughing, or obvious discomfort. In the most serious cases, we can observe serious intestinal obstructions that also require urgent veterinary intervention. Before explaining how to eliminate hairballs, do not forget to subscribe to our channel to stay up to date with everything we share. So, how to eliminate Hairballs? Obviously, if we are faced with an emergency situation, we should go to the vet quickly. However, if the situation is not so serious and the cat has expelled one or two hairballs occasionally, we can help them by following some basic advice. First, brushing. We will brush the cat daily, especially if it is in the middle of shedding season. It is essential to prevent it from continuing to accumulate dead hair. Second, Diet Another key aspect is diet. It may be advisable to increase the consumption of wet food or gradually change their diet to a healthier and more natural one. In this regard, it is essential to consult a veterinarian about the doses, the foods to include, and any other questions we may have about homemade recipes for cats. However, if this is not possible for you, it may also be useful to include a tablespoon of olive oil or fish oil in your cat's food. 3. Use of malt One of the star products for preventing the accumulation of hairballs and improving intestinal transit is malt, sold in veterinary clinics or pet supply stores. We can offer it directly to our feline or adhere it to its coat so that it has to lick it. To remove will be enough to offer a small dose a day the size of a walnut. In the video that you will find above, we talk in detail about malt for cats and how to use it. Don't miss it. Emergency Treatment for Hairballs but if, in addition to the symptoms we have described above, we observe recurrent vomiting of hairballs or diarrhea, we should go to the vet quickly. Now you know what hairballs are, why they form, and most importantly, what to do. Has your cat ever suffered from them? Leave us your comments and don't forget to give us a like if you like this content. Until next time, experts.
