Feline Trichobezoars
 
Most cat owners have experienced hairballs at one time or another. Vomiting an occasional hairball is normal for most cats. However, if the vomiting is persistent or frequent, it may indicate a more serious health issue.
 
Symptoms and Types
 
Hairballs are long cylindrical masses of hair which form in the stomach and are regurgitated by the affected cat.
 
Causes
 
All cats groom by licking themselves. While doing so, they swallow hair. The feline tongue is actually barbed so that it functions as a miniature comb removing loose hair. N ...read more