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My cat's large hairball is stuck. Food didn't work, what's next?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | spayed | 2.4 lbs

My cat has a large furr ball in her gut tried furr balls food still hasn't come out

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on July 20th, 2018

HI, first you it’s important to make sure that you ar dealing with a fur ball and nothing else. Once this has been established, you might need to try to give her lactulose by mouth at regular intervals to promote her going to the toilet. If this is also failing in 2 days time maximum, it might be that Tiny requires a surgery. Hope this helps !

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