University of Illinois Extension
June 29, 2007
Dr. Amy Fischer, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The best way to help manage our cats’ hairballs is through frequent grooming. This giant pile of hair formed in only five minutes, with the aid of special a comb that removes loose hairs of the undercoat. This hair can now be discarded instead of ending up on the furniture or being swallowed by the cat.