July cat
Dandelion walking in summer
On hair loss
No one is exception
This annual physiological hair removal
This is to regulate self temperature
Greet the summer and have a baptism
But it is enough to make the cat owner collapse
It even becomes an invisible killer that invisiblely kills the health of cats.
01
His/Her Licking
Sometimes fatal
This cat is the owner of the event
Because a lot of hair is swallowed
Gemma almost lost his life
If the furry children in the family are long-haired cats with dense hair like Gemma, the cat owners need to pay extra attention during the hair removal period.
Gemma, who can't eat cat food, is losing weight
Later, the little guy started to nausea frequently
Hair loss is getting worse
Even licking plastic bags often
This makes the owner have to worry
So he drove the cat to the hospital for examination
Gemma's stomach is blocked with large foreign bodies that cannot be expelled
Analysis from the shape of foreign body
It’s a hairball.
The owner never thought
Gemma's daily hair licking
So much hair can be brought into the stomach
Hairballs that occupy almost the entire stomach volume
It's impossible to drain by yourself
Only a surgical operation can relieve the cat’s pain
Fortunately, the operation was very successful
Gemma is safe
This is from Jiema's stomach
Huge hairball
May cause discomfort, so after mosaic treatment
Weight 215g
125mm in diameter
There are 3 volumes of table tennis
The doctor said if the hairballs still pile up
Will pose a huge threat to Gemma’s life in the short term
02
Cats like Gemma suffering from hairball disease
There are still many in life
This is especially noticeable during the moulting season
And it happens to the long-haired cat
Compared to short-haired cats, long-haired cats have a higher risk of hairball disease! Especially during the hair-changing season, hair balls will form more easily. Generally speaking, spitting hair balls once or twice a week do not need to worry too much. However, if your cat suffers from decreased appetite, depression, and repeated nausea and swallowing foreign bodies, you need to seek medical attention in a timely manner. Serious situations can even endanger lives, and must not be ignored!
Some research found
Modern domestic pet cat
Spend 30% of the day on hair licking
Almost 8 hours per day
Swallowing hair continuously
Can this stomach be uncomfortable?
*According to statistics, cats spend 30% of their time licking their hair every day.
------Source: Journal | "Red Scarf·Explore"
Although it is impossible to change the habits of cats
But to avoid hairball disease
Helping cats get rid of hair is imperative
4 solutions
Resolve the fur ball crisis
One: Combing hair often
Combing hair helps cats reduce swallowing of hair
One of the most effective and economical methods
At the same time, comb off the loose hair on the body surface
It’s also a good opportunity to check the cat’s body.
See if his/her hair is complete
Whether there is bald hair/skin lumps
Or wounds and hidden fleas, etc.
It is recommended that shorthair cats be combed 3 to 4 times a week
Longhair cats and overweight cats
Comb once a day
Two: increase daily interaction
If the cat is facing anxiety/anxiety and stress
Or a sudden change in the environment
He/She will also lick their hair to calm themselves down
Because licking hair will promote the release of endorphins in the brain
Make the cats feel relaxed and happy
At this time, it is necessary to regularly observe the status of TA
Give comfort and increase interaction
Reduce cat's excessive hair licking behavior
Three: feeding cat grass/hair ball
Increase fiber intake
Can accelerate cat's gastrointestinal motility
Helps quickly expel hair balls from the body
Cat grass will be a good choice
But it needs to be shoved
And some cats may not like to eat
This requires the "Hua Mao artifact"
The help of the wool ball
Rich in prebiotics and natural plant fiber
Specially added psyllium, chicory root powder
Barley grass and precious papain and other ingredients
Promotes gastrointestinal motility while balancing intestinal flora
Safer hair removal is gentler