Hairball Management for Cats
Hairballs are a common and frustrating issue for many cats and their owners. When cats groom themselves, their rough tongues collect loose and dead hair. This ingested hair usually passes through the digestive system without incident. However, in some cases, hair accumulates in the stomach and forms a hairball. If not managed properly, hairballs can cause vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, and even serious intestinal blockages.
Defurr-UM Plus has been specially formulated to help cats manage hairball formation and promote smoother digestive health. It works by lubricating the digestive tract, making it easier for ingested hair to pass naturally through the gut. Additionally, it helps to reduce the amount of loose hair that is swallowed during grooming.
Hairball Management for Cats
Hairballs are a common and frustrating issue for many cats and their owners. When cats groom themselves, their rough tongues collect loose and dead hair. This ingested hair usually passes through the digestive system without incident. However, in some cases, hair accumulates in the stomach and forms a hairball. If not managed properly, hairballs can cause vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, and even serious intestinal blockages.
Defurr-UM Plus has been specially formulated to help cats manage hairball formation and promote smoother digestive health. It works by lubricating the digestive tract, making it easier for ingested hair to pass naturally through the gut. Additionally, it helps to reduce the amount of loose hair that is swallowed during grooming.
Understanding Hairballs in Cats
Hairballs, also known as trichobezoars, are clumps of undigested hair that collect in a cat’s stomach. They are a natural consequence of grooming behaviour, especially in long-haired breeds such as Persians and Maine Coons, although any cat can be affected.
Signs that a cat may be struggling with hairballs include frequent gagging, retching, or hacking sounds, as well as the presence of cylindrical masses of hair that are occasionally vomited. Some cats may experience discomfort, decreased appetite, constipation, or lethargy if a hairball becomes too large to pass naturally.
Hairballs can occasionally lead to more serious health problems. If a hairball causes an obstruction, it can be life-threatening and may require surgical intervention. Therefore, regular management and preventative care are important for a cat’s health and comfort.
How Defurr-UM Plus Works
Defurr-UM Plus is a veterinary-recommended supplement that helps to prevent and manage hairball problems by addressing the root causes. Its dual-action formula works in two important ways:
Digestive Lubrication:
Defurr-UM Plus contains ingredients that lubricate the digestive system, allowing hair to move more easily through the gut. This natural passage of hair helps prevent the accumulation and formation of hairballs in the stomach.
Coat Condition Improvement:
The supplement also contains nutrients that support a healthy skin and coat, reducing the amount of loose hair during grooming. By minimising shedding, there is less hair available to be ingested in the first place.
Defurr-UM Plus is suitable for use in both long-haired and short-haired cats. It is easy to administer and can be given directly or mixed with food. The product is highly palatable, which helps ensure compliance without causing stress to the cat or the owner.
Helps prevent and eliminate hairballs
Lubricates the digestive tract for natural hair passage
Supports healthy skin and coat to minimise shedding
Suitable for cats of all breeds and ages
Palatable formulation for easy administration
Can be used as a preventative or to assist during hairball episodes
Administration Guidelines
Defurr-UM Plus should be given according to the instructions provided with the product packaging or as advised by a veterinary professional. The dosage may vary depending on the size and needs of the individual cat. In general, it is recommended to use the product regularly, especially during periods of heavy shedding such as seasonal coat changes.
Why Hairball Management is Important
Proper hairball management not only improves a cat’s comfort but also contributes to overall digestive health. Reducing hairball formation can prevent unnecessary veterinary visits and minimise the risk of complications such as intestinal obstruction.
Using a product like Defurr-UM Plus in your cat’s routine grooming and care regime is a proactive step in promoting long-term health. Regular brushing and grooming, combined with a high-quality diet and supplements where necessary, are all essential parts of preventing hairball issues.
Defurr-UM Paste aids in preventing the formation of hairballs in cats and kittens as well as helping in the removal of any which have already been formed
