My cats hack like hairballs but swallow them. Is this normal?

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My cat keeps hacking like he’s about to throw up a hair ball but he always swallows it. Its becoming more frequent. My other cat does it to. I have given them the cat food that is a hairball remedy but they still do it. Is this healthy/natural? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 7 months old | 14.9 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Cats often will try to vomit up hairballs. I would try brushing them more frequently, say every other day or at least twice a week to remove most of the hair that they could potentially ingest. You can continue to give them hairball medicine (i.e. Laxatone) or start this if not done so already. As long as they are eating well and not vomiting, then you can continue to monitor them for now. Best wishes with your fur babies. Take care.

My cats hack like hairballs but swallow them. Is this normal?

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