Elaine (Crested Butte, Colorado, USA) on 10/14/2008
Your website lists pumpkin as a remedy but doesn't specify whether it should be plain or enhanced. Do you think pumpkin PIE MIX could be an option? Or would it be too spicy??
(I've discussed this situation with the cat at length, but, despite my cautions, he continues to ingest hair. Also, he's a very MANLY cat with a great deal of pride. My long-haired girly-girl will come to me with hair in her mouth that she can't shake off, so I can remove it, but the "Major" cat apparently feels that it's his duty to make the hair disappear inside him.)
Nothing the vets have recommended has solved/cured the problem, and I believe that pumpkin could be the answer, but how can I make it palatable?
Replied By Julie (Truckee, Ca) on 04/23/2010
Replied By Paul (Chicago, Il) on 11/13/2011
My cat loves it, other flavours too.
3 x a week 1 teaspoon
Replied By Jh (Yuma, Az) on 01/19/2012
Should I be concerned about the sugars and their dental health?
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Replied By Pam E. (SW Calif. USA) on 04/24/2025
A cat that repeatedly vomits may have a serious intestinal obstruction, & should be seen by a vet.
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An open can of pumpkin is good for about a week in the fridge. Consider pumpkin for babies that comes in the small jars.
The pumpkin is fiber; the tuna is oily, and if you have concerns about feeding tuna consider organic coconut oil to help move the hairball along.
Two other thoughts for you - you might consider brushing your cat regularly to remove as much hair as possible to prevent big hairballs, and given your cat is anorexic I would strongly urge you to see your vet to rule out complications such as diabetes or renal failure.
Replied By Cori (Doyle, Tn) on 07/24/2016