Our question this week was:Dr. Jon,What is the difference between a hairball and a furball?AnswerHi – thanks for your email. You wrote asking - what is the difference between a hairballand a furball? They are the same thing. They both refer to hair that accumulates in a cats esophagus or stomach which they "spit up".An article that might be helpful to you is Hairballs in Cats.Best of luck! Dr. JonSend Us Your QuestionI will choose five questions a week and will publish the answers. Please note that not all questions will be answered. If your dog is experiencing a medical problem or having an emergency situation, please contact your veterinarian immediately. To submit your question, Click here!To read most recent questions Click here!Click here to see the full list of Ask Dr. Jon Questions and Answers!
Hairballs are not among the many endearing qualities of long-haired cats, but they are part of the package. How should you deal with them? Here are some answers.
Hairballs (also called trichobezoar, or furballs) are common problems in cats (especially long-haired breeds).
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