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Unlike dogs, cats groom themselves by constantly licking themselves, top to bottom. That is why you rarely have to give them baths. They have tongues that are like sandpaper, and when they lick their fur, it pulls the hair and everything on it into their mouths and stomachs.
So the cats swallow hair and then cough it up as hairballs.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agosome cats are smarter than others but some cats need help to spit out the furball (hairball) since they might not have enough strength to. If the cat is old you really need to keep an eye on the cat when the cat is older their strength is not that great! some cats are smarter than others but some cats need help to spit out the furball (hairball) since they might not have enough strength to. If the cat is old you really need to keep an eye on the cat when the cat is older their strength is not that great! some cats are smarter than others but some cats need help to spit out the furball (hairball) since they might not have enough strength to. If the cat is old you really need to keep an eye on the cat when the cat is older their strength is not that great!
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∙ 13y agoI suppose it could, if the cat could not get the furball out, and the furball caused the cat to choke to death.
Most definitely , but from intestinal blockage more than choking. Pet shops sell hair ball laxative and dissolver preparations for this. Retching and excessive salivation are some signs. Also constipation.
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∙ 12y agoProbably a matter of hours to a few days. I notice that my cat is more prone to hairballs when she's shedding heavily (usually spring and fall). If your cat is hacking up on a regular basis, definitely have a vet take a look. A hairball here and there is normal.
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∙ 12y agoYes, it's a defensive move. I don't think any saliva comes out of their mouths, though; it's mostly just a sound meant to scare off potential threats.
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∙ 14y agoThere is no certain age during which cats throw up hairballs.
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∙ 7y agoYes, when they wash they swallow some of the loose fur, this accumulates in the cat's stomach and when it is too much the cat will spit it out.
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∙ 16y agoGrooming other cats
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∙ 13y agoNo
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Do lions get hairballs?
I think lions cough up fur balls because cats cough up fur balls.
Cats dont cough .why?
Cats can also cough, it is more noticeable when they ingested something foreign or when something gets caught in their respiratory track. Cats also cough when sick though it is not as observable as to other mammals.
Is mondo grass you purchase at a nursery ok for cats to eat?
Actually, since cats are carnivores, eating any vegetation isn't good for cats. But cats tend to eat grass and other vegetation to purposely irritate their stomachs so they can throw up hair they've ingested while grooming themselves. This is why hairballs that have been coughed up by cats normally have little bits of plants in them.
Are cats nasty?
Yes. My cat knock over cups, meows all night every night, and hides in covers. he likes to scrach people. Definatley. Cats are selfish, they don't care what you say, they cough up hairballs, and make people bleed. They are lazy, and they would leave you to die if you house was burning. They hiss alot, and are not loyal. They would trade you in for a can of tuna. DOGS are better by a LONG SHOT!
should I feed my 9 month old kitten wet food?
I am sure I could feed my kitten wet food because wet food can help with hairballs and can be a good source of water especially because most cats don't drink a lot of water. My kitten is a Maine coon and has a ton of fur so wet food can help him digest hairballs.
What animals cough up hairballs?
cats lions
Do lions get hairballs?
I think lions cough up fur balls because cats cough up fur balls.
Why so cats cough up hairballs?
cats cough up hairballs because when they lick their fur and they haven't been groomed the dead furs get in the cats mouth and he or she swallows it. The fur can build up and when the cat can't make it come out the back end the cat ends up puking it up. Its important to groom your pets so the fur doesn't build up in your pets body
Do some cats not suffer from haiball?
The only cats that never get hairballs are Sphynx cats (which are hairless.) Some cats get hairballs more often than others, especially if they are long-haired cats. Hairballs are a way of getting rid of ingested hair, so you can prevent hairballs by feeding cats something like Petromalt, which allows them to pass the hair rather than throwing it up.
When do cats star coughing up fur balls?
well the reason cats cough up hairballs is becase of all the hair they get in their toung after cleaning themselves so it would be probobly some period around after they groomed themselves for a long time
Do tigers cough up hairballs?
If a tiger or lion licks up to much fur, then yes, it can have a hairball.
What are hairballs?
About HairballsHairballs, as the name suggests, are balls of hair that cats sometimes cough up. The hair is actually fur that they accidently swallowed while they were licking themselves clean. If your cat seems to be coughing up hairballs a lot, an easy solution is to brush and groom it more often so it won't need to clean its fur itself.
Can you give cats hairballs medicine to dogs?
No.
What are the symptoms of cats having hairballs?
Coughing?
Is a cats hairball bad?
No. Hairballs are usual.
Why do cats eat each others hairballs?
they are cats&they are weird. bahahaha :]
Can you dress a guinea pig up in build a bear clothes?
You could but dont! Guinea Pigs and ferrets can't cough things up or make hairballs like cats, so if they chew on it or get any fluff in their throat, there is almost no way of getting it out. Kenzie ;}
