Protect your "good" hand with a wad of toilet paper, and tuck the cat under your other arm, with his butt facing your front.
Unless he's eaten an extremely long hair, it's unlikely that it's tangled around his intestines - but since there is that possibility, pull the hair out gently and slowly - don't yank it too hard. He may squirm a bit, since it'll feel weird to him - that's normal and fine. If you meet with real resistance (hair feels stuck, cat sounds like he's in real pain), you'd best bite the bullet and take him to a vet.
One last thing: it's best to do this in a bathroom, or another room with a washable floor, on the off chance of any "dingleberries." Good luck!
If your cat is having difficulty coughing up a hairball, you should take them to the vet immediately. Hairballs can cause serious health issues if they become stuck, and a vet can help safely remove it. In the meantime, you can try giving your cat some hairball remedy gel to help lubricate the hairball and assist in its passage.
A cat will act like its going to dieing because it has no idea what is happening inside it
A cat should always have access to grass. You can but trays of grass seeds at the pet shop. All you need do is water it for a few days and the grass will grow. Your cat will eat the grass which makes it sick and the hairball will come up easily. (My cat eats my spider plant but the out- come is the same.) Another alternative is to buy anti hairball pills("Whiskas"). They are malt based and the cat should have about 10 a day. This doesn't make the cat sick but allows the hairball to pass through the intestines and comes out with the poo. Pills also available at pet shops. There's also special dried cat food for "city cats" who probably can't get to grass or plants as easily as country cats. This cat food also stops hairballs forming. In Spain the brand is "Friskies" Hope this is helpful - it's very distressing when your cat starts choking. I'm not a vet but I have had several cats. Whenever one of them sounded as if they were gagging it meant that they had a furball and they were trying to cough it up. After they have coughed it up (this make take a few days before they finally succeed) you will find it, hopefully on the floor and not on the furniture.
If you cat is strictly an indoor cat then yes, they have hairballs and you can go to any pet store and get a tube of malt-like anti hairball remedy that the cat will either lick off your finger (or if it's a fussy cat) spread it near the mouth or on top of the paws. Cats are clean creatures and your cat will lick it's paw to get the sticky substance off. There is also some good brands of food out there that stave's off hairballs. It is wise to take your cat to the vets to be sure there is no other reason for your cat to be vomiting. Generally a cat will not vomit up hairballs for days on end and some cats can have a twisted gut (bowel.) Please take your cat into a vet to get a proper diagnosis.
Signs that your cat may have a stomach ache include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, and abdominal discomfort (arching the back, pacing, or vocalizing). If you notice any of these symptoms, it is best to consult a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
To effectively remove hairballs from your cat's fur, you can brush your cat regularly to reduce shedding and prevent hairballs from forming. Additionally, providing your cat with a balanced diet and plenty of water can help reduce hairball formation. If your cat continues to have hairball issues, consider using hairball remedies or consulting a veterinarian for further advice.
Probably it's because of a hairball .
a hairball is a long shaped cylinder that is packed with fur or hair. it can be formed when a cat is licking or grooming itself.
Probably it's because of a hairball .
Yes and no. It depends, if the cat has stinky breath or stinky fur, the hairball will stink.
Your cat may be having trouble passing a hairball poop that is stuck due to a blockage in their digestive system caused by the hairball. This can lead to discomfort and difficulty in passing the stool. It is important to seek veterinary care to address this issue promptly.
If your cat is having difficulty coughing up a hairball, you should take them to the vet immediately. Hairballs can cause serious health issues if they become stuck, and a vet can help safely remove it. In the meantime, you can try giving your cat some hairball remedy gel to help lubricate the hairball and assist in its passage.
TAKE IT TO THE VET ASAP!!!!! or it could ba a hairball...........
Probably not, although it may help make your cat hate you and gag a lot. The hairball is lodged in the cat's stomach, so he is basically trying to throw up a wad of hair. Vaseline, or any petroleum jelly product, in the cat's mouth will just be a distraction that your cat will not thank you for.
no, there are special foods on the market for that, ask your vet.
A cat will act like its going to dieing because it has no idea what is happening inside it
She probably has a hairball. Let her lick some butter off your fingers. That should eliminate the problem because the hairball will pass through her feces.