Why is my cat throwing up more hairballs than usual?

Why is my cat throwing up more hairballs than usual?

Cats who are grooming a normal amount but vomiting hairballs frequently usually have an underlying disease. It is also important to consider that an increase in hairball vomiting can be due to skin diseases that cause increased grooming, such as fleas, allergies, mites, and behavioral/compulsive over grooming.

Is it normal for cats to throw up hairballs everyday?

An occasional hairball is often perfectly normal – we all have our “bad hair” days, after all. But regular hairballs, and certainly daily hairballs, may be a sign of an underlying problem..

How often should cats vomit hairballs?

Cats should only get hairballs occasionally, usually less than once a month. Most hairs swallowed from grooming will pass through the digestive system and out into the litter box without a problem. However, if your cat has hairballs frequently, it’s worth taking them to see a vet.

How much puking is too much for a cat?

All cats are going to throw up every once in a while, but a common misconception is that vomiting is normal behavior for cats. If your cat is throwing up more than once a week, or even consistently every few weeks, you should see your vet. Frequent or repeated vomiting is not normal behavior for your cat.

Should cats cough up hairballs?

For most cats, especially the longhaired variety, a hairball every now and then is normal, and there’s no need for alarm. When your cat grooms himself — and sometimes other pets in the household — his barbed tongue pulls out loose hair, which is eventually swallowed.

Will brushing my cat reduce hairballs?

Groom your cat regularly. The more fur you remove from your cat, the less fur that will end up as hairballs in their stomach. Combing or brushing your cat on a daily basis can be an effective way to minimize hairballs, and it can also provide a fun way for you to bond with your cat.