So your cat has hairballs. No need to panic. It's actually very much a normal behavior for the pets. That doesn't mean it's not a drag from time to time. Some pet owners might not want to deal with it ...

Q. I love my cat but it seems whenever she throws up a hairball, she picks my expensive carpet to do it on. Is she trying to send me a message? Is there anything I can do to keep her from getting ...

April 30 is Hairball Awareness Day. Yes, there is such a day–and with good reason. Aside from being an icky mess and hassle to clean up–hairballs can be a choking hazard for your favourite kitty!

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more It's important to treat and prevent hairballs so they don't cause a dangerous intestinal obstruction.

DEAR JOAN: Is it true that Maine coon cats vomit a lot? I’m caretaking this cat and sometimes she throws up hairballs, and sometimes it’s food she’s just eaten. She has dry food available and eats ...

Meet Flossie: At nearly 27 years old – the feline equivalent of 120 human years old – the senior lady has been crowned the world’s oldest living cat by Guinness World Records. So your cat has ...

The best hairball remedies for cats include gels, treats, supplements, and foods.Chewy; Savanna Durr/Insider It's important to treat and prevent hairballs so they don't cause a dangerous intestinal ...

Q : My cat occasionally throws up a “hairball.” Is that normal? The stereotypical image of a cat coughing up a hairball makes us think that this is a normal process for cats. However, what looks like ...

Q. I love my cat but it seems whenever she throws up a hairball, she picks my expensive carpet to do it on. Is she trying to send me a message? Is there anything I can do to keep her from getting ...