Hairballs form when your cat ingests more hair than her digestive system can manage. The excess hair mixes with mucus and saliva and your cat vomits it up in a mass. Better that your cat vomits this hair up rather than the formation of a digestive blockage. Your cat most likely is ingesting too much hair by grooming herself or a companion cat. Brush your cat(s) frequently to remove shedding and any other excess hair. Consider feeding your cat a hairball formula cat food. This food has extra fiber to help your cat’s digestive system pass any extra hair. There are also gels that your cat can lick off your finger or her paw. These gels can be laxatives or lubricants that also aid in passing her along. Check that your cat is actually vomiting hairballs and that she doesn’t have a medical condition that needs prompt attention. Contact your Westside, IN vet to learn more. Click here for details.