Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
My current cat has the longest coat and is the fluffiest and most soft of the previous two, and while the house is cool, he's really shedding and spitting up hairballs about twice a day. Before he does, he kind of whines, so I know when it's coming and I can usually move him away from the shag carpet. The spit-up is white.
I agree. We have two with long hair, Maine Coons. They have hairball problems maybe once or twice a month. White vomit sounds strange. Do you mean that it’s kind of frothy or bubbly and just liquid? Does he/she keep food down?
It's not normal from my experience. I have a long haired cat and live where it's hot. She will shed quite a bit a couple times a year but I've only seen her spit up a hair ball one time in 3 years.
My neighbors were talking the other day about one of them getting a "Furminator" ?? I'm not familiar with those, but the conclusion is that they do a fabulous job with the coats of most cats.
I do agree that you should definitely get the kitty checked by a good vet. My Ragdoll used to upchuck furballs a few time a week when she was in her teens. The older she got the more she became obsessed with grooming. A bit of olive oil in her wet food was very helpful. A little bit ! like 1/2 a teaspoon once a day. Always check with your vet first. Let us know how it goes pls.
My neighbors were talking the other day about one of them getting a "Furminator" ?? I'm not familiar with those, but the conclusion is that they do a fabulous job with the coats of most cats.
I do agree that you should definitely get the kitty checked by a good vet. My Ragdoll used to upchuck furballs a few time a week when she was in her teens. The older she got the more she became obsessed with grooming. A bit of olive oil in her wet food was very helpful. A little bit ! like 1/2 a teaspoon once a day. Always check with your vet first. Let us know how it goes pls.
Be advised that Furminators can be pricey (in the 40 dollar range), but I'm told they do work quite well. Probably find one online and save a little bit.
It appears there is a variety of them to chose from. http://www.furminator.com/products/brush.aspx
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.