Is Vaseline or mineral oil safe for my cat's hairballs and constipation?

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I have a 8 year old mix breed cat (Some Maine Coon in it). 9 pounds cat. Can't find anymore locally tube paste for hairball & constipation. One pharmacist told me about using vaseline and lot of Internet site mention adding to it mineral oil. My cat is not plug or jam to the point that nothing is comming out. However amount are less and she had start throwing up hairball with a bit of food in it. If vaseline & mineral oil are OK, in which amount should I used them. Top of her paw OK ?. Thx

Sabina Snyder, Specialty Surgery Technician · Accepted Answer

I would not suggest using Vaseline or mineral oil for your cat. These products can contain substances that are harmful when ingested. Your vet should have a product similar to the one you've been buying and if not ask them to order Laxatone. I would only recommend giving your cat VET approved medications and supplements. Human doctors and pharmacists may be well intentioned, but they are not familiar with feline anatomy and what could possibly hurt them. ALWAYS talk to your vet first.

Is Vaseline or mineral oil safe for my cat's hairballs and constipation?

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