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Hairball syndrome

Swallowed fur accumulates in the stomach β€” the occasional one is normal; frequent ones mean clearance is failing.

πŸ” Related symptoms

Typical symptoms ranked by diagnostic value β€” tap for the full symptom page

Frequent hairball vomitingVomitingConstipation / long litter-box visits with no stoolNot eatingLethargy / sleeping all day

βœ… Home-care checklist

  • βœ“Brush daily to reduce swallowed fur
  • βœ“Use hairball paste or cat grass in shedding season
  • βœ“Increase water and play

πŸ₯ When to see a vet

  • ⚠Repeated retching with no hairball produced
  • ⚠Refusing food + constipation over 24 hours (possible obstruction)

🐾 Predisposed breeds

Can occur in any breed β€” no specific predisposition

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