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My cat just threw up a hairball. Is this normal and how to prevent it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 7 months and 22 days old | 9 lbs

What did my cat just throw up???

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 13th, 2020

That looks like a fur ball. Sometimes cats can get fur balls and throw them up. I'd try brushing Mango every day to cut down on the amount of fur he sheds to prevent fur balls from happening. I hope this helps.

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