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FatBobRoundPants - 29 Jun 2005 01:17 GMT

My 5 year old cat Lexus throws up quite often. I just in fact have added
some wet Nutro to his diet which he loves.
The problem I'm having is he has thrown up big hair balls three times in two
weeks. He is a short haired cat and loves to be brushed which I try to do
at least once a week but even when we pat him so much fur comes off in our
hands.
Does anyone know of a good hairball food? I feed him Max cat Nutro dry now.
Thanks for your help.

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bethmeryle@yahoo.com - 29 Jun 2005 13:31 GMT

One thing to try is a brush that is shaped like a loop, with teeth on
both sides, the whole thing is metal except for the handle. This thing
removes the loose undercoat like a banshee! You will not believe how
much more hair you will get out with this. You can add a supplement
like petromalt a few times a week (the stuff they either lick off your
hand or like my cats, shove in the mouth).

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jmc - 29 Jun 2005 21:46 GMT

Suddenly, without warning, bethmeryle@yahoo.com exclaimed (29-Jun-05
1:31 PM):

> One thing to try is a brush that is shaped like a loop, with teeth on
> both sides, the whole thing is metal except for the handle. This thing
> removes the loose undercoat like a banshee! You will not believe how
> much more hair you will get out with this. You can add a supplement
> like petromalt a few times a week (the stuff they either lick off your
> hand or like my cats, shove in the mouth).

Meep thinks Petromalt is the greatest treat, I use it to coax her from
underneath beds when we travel :) I also use a liquid I get from the
vet (Laxatone?) which also helps.

She has the opposite problem: She almost never throws up a hairball,
but her poo is mostly hair (found this out when trying to collect a
fecal to check for worms). I try to keep her well lubricated :)

jmc

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Java - 29 Jun 2005 22:59 GMT

Well I got Romeo at the SPCA in March and he would throw up at least 3 times
a week. Went to the vet for his shots and talked to him about it. Said I
should put him on Diet Hill Prescription I/D. He would still throw up
undigested food. I was supposed to bring him back in for blood work and all
about $250. but I had a flash. Is it possible that my cat is allegeric to
metal? I had twin stainless steel bowls. I started feeding him in my hand.
Then I went to the dollar store and bought 2 ceramic small bowl, one for
water and one for food. Then I gave him only what I drink, bottled water.
Haven't picked up barf in over two weeks. Hope this helps.

Java

> My 5 year old cat Lexus throws up quite often. I just in fact have added
> some wet Nutro to his diet which he loves.
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> Does anyone know of a good hairball food? I feed him Max cat Nutro dry now.
> Thanks for your help.

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