Anybody want a BRODIE???

[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

[shais_mom]

I have used vaseline before or butter and it helps too. Good Luck!