Hairballs & Cod Liver Oil

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Ruby Tuesday - 20 Mar 2004 21:05 GMT

Hello out there,

I recall once being told that a teaspoon (or tablespoon) of Cod Liver Oil
poured over wet cat food will prevent the cat from spewing hairballs.
Anybody got any confirmation on this?

TIA,

- Ruby Tuesday

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Judy - 21 Mar 2004 05:58 GMT

> Hello out there,
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> - Ruby Tuesday

When it comes to hairballs, I have never seen Cod Liver Oil as a
recommendation. When it comes to oils, the ones suggested seem to be
mineral, olive or vegetable and in a much less quantity than you suggest. No
more than 1/2 teaspoon.

Why not have a conversation with your vet about this to establish the best
course of action?

Judy

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Ruby Tuesday - 21 Mar 2004 23:51 GMT

> > Hello out there,
> >
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> mineral, olive or vegetable and in a much less quantity than you suggest. No
> more than 1/2 teaspoon.

Thanks for the info.

> Why not have a conversation with your vet about this to establish the best
> course of action?

The next time I'm scheduled to see him is around the fall. Oh well. Good
suggestion, though.

- Ruby Tuesday

> Judy

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Judy - 22 Mar 2004 00:29 GMT

> > > Hello out there,
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> The next time I'm scheduled to see him is around the fall. Oh well. Good
> suggestion, though.

Why not call the vet and ask? This sounds like something that could be
resolved over the phone vs a vet visit. I know that some vets won't consult
over the phone, but many do, so perhaps try that.

Judy

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Ruby Tuesday - 22 Mar 2004 00:51 GMT

> > > > Hello out there,
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> resolved over the phone vs a vet visit. I know that some vets won't consult
> over the phone, but many do, so perhaps try that.

Okay, I'll do that! Thanks for your persistence in helping me,

- Ruby Tuesday

> Judy

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Liz - 22 Mar 2004 01:49 GMT

> Hello out there,
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> - Ruby Tuesday

I totally recommend against it. Cod liver oil is rich in both vitamins
A and D and both are extremely toxic if an overdose is reached and the
(terrible) effects are irreversible. Better try mineral oil or
whatever people usually use for hairballs.

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Ruby Tuesday - 22 Mar 2004 01:52 GMT

> > Hello out there,
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> (terrible) effects are irreversible. Better try mineral oil or
> whatever people usually use for hairballs.

Hmmm....okie dokie. Will still try to have a conversation with the vet,
though.

Thanks,

- Ruby Tuesday

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