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How can I stop my cat's excessive shedding and prevent hairballs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Actually my cat is shedding her hairs very much. Everytime i brush her or grab her she sheds a lot of hairs. She also have hairballs which looks very bad so kindly tell me how to cure this and how to finish hairballs.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 2nd, 2017

Hairballs can be treated with a special hairball paste, it's a supplement that needs to be taken 1-2 time a week. regarding the shedding, if you have a long haired can then daily brushing is usually the best solution.

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