Anybody want a BRODIE???

[christa]

I just ran out and bought some Nutro for Brodie. Only thing is they didn't have any of the Hairball formula. But it's the *New Complete* Formula that is supposed to have some hairball in it and they're ordering me some that's supposed to be in on Monday.

I held him down and gave him a GOOOOOOOOOD brushing! Not just a little brush . . . I got down deep and he did not like me much after that.

I hope the Nutro helps. My husband is all for getting a hair cut.

I'm gonna give this a few days and see if it helps any at all.

I really appreciate all of your input. I will take ALL of it into consideration.

[moosmom]

Christa,

I know alot of people that feed their pets Nutro. It's very good. I hope it helps his barfing problem. If not....I'LL TAKE HIM!!!!

[christa]

Christa,

I know alot of people that feed their pets Nutro. It's very good. I hope it helps his barfing problem. If not....I'LL TAKE HIM!!!!

You might regret that comment when you get a LARGE box in your PO Box next week instead of just a CD mailer. You know, since I have your address now . . . hmm . . .

[AlleyCat]

Oh, the photos are so cute, even though he does look a little bit sad.

Onyx is a chronic hairball puker, about once a week or so. I always find her black fur in it. (Why I know it's her and not the other girls.) Cats are prone to throwing up, I'm sure you knew that. Good luck with the solutions provided, hope something works for you! I've never taken action on Onyx because it only happens about once a week and she always seems fine afterwards, I think she just needed to get that ingested fur out.

[christa]

I've never taken action on Onyx because it only happens about once a week and she always seems fine afterwards, I think she just needed to get that ingested fur out.

At this point, once a week sounds like HEAVEN! If we could just get him to once every 2 weeks or once a month . . . that would be fantastic! Better than what's going on now anyhow.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Brodie sure is a cutie pie and I hope that you'll be able to find a solution for him soon. He may also have a sensitive tummy so you may want to mix the hairball formula with the sensitive tummy formula. You may also want to feed him small amounts of food and then wait a while before feeding him again. This works well for my Sunny who loves to gobble his food and throw it back up again.

Have you tried the shedding blade yet? This works well on some cats and gets much more fur off of them than just regular brushing will. Here's a link to it: Shedding Blade. Good luck and please keep us updated about him.

[christa]

Brodie sure is a cutie pie and I hope that you'll be able to find a solution for him soon. He may also have a sensitive tummy so you may want to mix the hairball formula with the sensitive tummy formula. You may also want to feed him small amounts of food and then wait a while before feeding him again. This works well for my Sunny who loves to gobble his food and throw it back up again.

Have you tried the shedding blade yet? This works well on some cats and gets much more fur off of them than just regular brushing will. Here's a link to it: Shedding Blade. Good luck and please keep us updated about him.

We have tried Sensitive Stomach Formula . . . can't remember which brand. One of the Vet's Diet brands. Anyway, no change from that.

I might check out that shedding blade. Thanks for the link.

[krazyaboutkatz]

You can buy the shedding blades at most pet stores and I also think that most feed and supply stores will sell them too. I get lots of fur off of Sunny this way.

[icedtea]

aparently putting vaseline on a cats paws helps. they lick it off. i saw it on petsburgh usa.

[Craftlady]

Another fan of Nutro! I might have to try this! Where do you all get Nutro? We live in the sticks . . . no pet stores around here . . . I hope I can find it!

PetSmart
You can even order online.

Petfood direct.com another place to get great deals. I've ordered from this site. http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/

[moosmom]

*doing the happy dance *

ALRIGHTY THEN!!!!!!! I'll have a new bed, litterbox and food dishes waiting for him, along with a little "nip".

PM me with your address and I'll send you a stash of it!

[Catty1]

Just one last thought, though I mentioned it in my post - does Brodie get any wet food? Some WET hairball food could certainly help. Coarse fur plus dry food might not be the best combo. Ask your vet.

[shais_mom]

I have tried the Nutro and my cats liked it well enough. Right now they are both on the Science Diet Lite Hairball Formula. Upon reccomendation of the vet and Zippy Kat - she said her crew thought it had crack in it!
Kylie still throws one up every once in awhile. She likes the ProPlan treats for Hairballs. I don't use the Nutro b/c I needed something specific for hairball and a light formula as both cats need to lose some weight.
Might try adding a bit of coconut oil or Olive Oil over their food. Maybe mix a bit in with wet food as a treat?
Kylie had a bout of gastritis a few years ago and it was similiar to that except she didn't have a hairball mixed in with it. She had to be on antibiotics for awhile and hasn't had any problems since. **knocks on wood**

And I know you have already bought the Nutro but just wanted to add that I usually buy the NUTRO at the local TSC or Farm and Fleet store. They also have Science Diet but not as big of a selection and of course don't have the lite hairball formula. Only the Light and only the Hairball. :eyeroll: But they are considerably cheaper then the pet store....

[christa]

Just one last thought, though I mentioned it in my post - does Brodie get any wet food? Some WET hairball food could certainly help. Coarse fur plus dry food might not be the best combo. Ask your vet.

We don't usually buy any wet food because Josie can't have any. I feel too bad leaving her out.

You think it would help him though?

[Catty1]

Christa - like I said, call your vet.

We had two cats at the kennel where I work - one longhair, one short. They both ate the hairball formula, and had cat grass to eat.

There was barf 4 days in a row at one point. I figured it was the longhair, but couldn't prove it.

So I gave them each about a 1/4" glob of Tonic Lax on their paws. Some cats love the stuff and will lick it off your fingers!

Whoever it was finally passed a mess with grass in it(I won't get graphic here), and no more barfs!

Hey - maybe something as simple as cat grass(wheat grass?) It has moisture in it and maybe your other cat can eat it too.

A lot of the suggestions here have oil, Vaseline(not sure about that), or(me) some wet food. Like, a tsp - let Brodie inhale it before Sis gets near! The bottom line here seems to be more lubrication/moisture in the digestive system.

hugs
Catty1