What can I add to my picky cat's food to stop frequent hairballs?

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My cat gets frequent hairballs, but will not eat hairballs treats (I've tried many different brands) and won't even go near the paste. He's really picky about his food. Wondering if there is something I can add to his food that would reduce the number of hairballs he gets. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 11 months old | 11 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

There are hairball diets that you could try out to see if Moose will try them out. Most are available from local pet stores. You can try mixing it in with his regular food, or transitioning to it completely if he enjoys it. You can also try to hide the paste or treats with something "tastier" such as a bit of warmed up boiled chicken- cats tend to go for things that are smelly rather than tasty, and the smell of the chicken may mask the scent of the hairball medicine enough to encourage him to try it.

What can I add to my picky cat's food to stop frequent hairballs?

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