Your cat, if she is like most, experiences a hairball from time to time. While you know this is normal, you are unsure of why it has to happen at all. What causes hairballs?

Hairballs are an accumulation of fur within your pet’s body that she is making an effort to expel. These form because your pet grooms herself regularly by licking her fur. She ingests some of the fur while going through this process, and over time it can add up to quite a lot. This is particularly the case when it comes to cats that don’t get brushed often enough, cats who shed a lot, and cats who generally have more fur than others, like longhaired varieties. You can help your pet with them by brushing her often and utilizing a food designed to manage fur balls. For additional information, please contact your local Colorado Springs, CO vet clinic.