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Should I be giving my Norweigan Forest Cat butter to prevent furballs? It was suggested by a friend.

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Submitted: 60 days and 10 hours ago.

Category: Cat Veterinary

Value: $15

Status: CLOSED

Type of Animal: Cat
Gender: Female
Age: 8

Accepted Answer

Hi there and thanks for allowing me to try to help!

Yes, butter acts as a laxative in cats and this is the idea behind preventing hair ball blockages. I recommend Laxatone which can be purchased at any pet store but the butter works just as well.

Good luck!!

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Expert:	Dr. Loretta
Pos. Feedback:	100.0 %
Answered:	9/22/2009

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25 years experience treating cats in my practice

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Should I be giving my Norweigan Forest Cat butter to prevent furballs? It was suggested by a friend. Thank you

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Type of Animal: CatGender: FemaleAge: 8

Accepted Answer

Hi there and thanks for allowing me to try to help! Yes, butter acts as a laxative in cats and this is the idea behind preventing hair ball blockages. I recommend Laxatone which can be purchased at any pet store but the butter works just as well. Good luck!!

Should I be giving my Norweigan Forest Cat butter to prevent furballs? It was suggested by a friend.

Thank you

Type of Animal: Cat
Gender: Female
Age: 8

Hi there and thanks for allowing me to try to help!

Yes, butter acts as a laxative in cats and this is the idea behind preventing hair ball blockages. I recommend Laxatone which can be purchased at any pet store but the butter works just as well.

Good luck!!