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Even though hairballs in cats is a natural phenomenon for kitties to experience, it can be concerning to see our little ones gag and retch. This informative guide will help you understand, manage, and potentially minimize these pesky hairballs.
Hairballs in cats are compacted masses of fur that accumulate in your kitty’s stomach or intestines. During their grooming rituals, cats will ingest loose hair. Ideally, it will pass smoothly through the digestive system and exits unnoticed. However, sometimes, the fur accumulates, forming a hairball that our kitties may struggle to eliminate naturally.
Monitoring your kitty can help you identify signs of hairballs:
While hairballs are a common occurrence, proactive measures can help minimize their frequency! Here are some actions you can take at home:
In addition to the measures mentioned above, some natural supplements might offer some relief for your kitty with hairball issues too!
NHV Hairb-Ez is a natural hairball remedy that helps your little one pass indigestible hair from their system and reduces regurgitated hair. It also helps with hairball blockage symptoms like vomiting, eases constipation caused by hair build-up, and helps reduce discomfort and bloating.
NHV PetOmega 3 contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial in reducing inflammation and preventing hairball obstructions in cats.
Hairballs in cats, though unpleasant, are a natural part of a cat’s life. By understanding the causes, implementing preventive measures, and knowing how to manage hairballs naturally, you can help minimize its occurrences!
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to connect with our Pet Experts below!
hairball support
Cat Hairball Remedy
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3 month supply for a small to medium size pet.
Hairb-Ez is a natural cat hairball remedy that helps your cat to pass indigestible hair from its system and reduces regurgitated hair. It also
Hairb-Ez is a natural cat hairball remedy that helps your cat to pass indigestible hair from its system and reduces regurgitated hair. It also
Help eliminate nasty hairballs and resulting constipation with Hairb-Ez, an all-natural herbal cat hairball remedy that helps unblock loose hair and keep it from forming into balls that become lodged in your cat’s stomach. Hairballs result from frequent grooming with the tongue and are common in long and medium-haired cats.
Hairb-Ez helps to dissolve ingested hairballs. It contains a gentle laxative herb as well as herbs that help relieve discomfort and bloating. Read how NHV Hairb-Ez helped Tatiana the kitty who had terrible bouts of hairballs until NHV Hairb-Ez.
This formula can also be used for dogs who may get hairballs, though this is a much rarer condition in dogs, and underlying causes should be looked at by your vet. For more tips on hairballs, visit Dr. Cook’s Vet Talks blog.
Licorice – Has mild laxative properties that support proper digestion. It is also a powerful anti-inflammatory herb that also has the ability to prevent free radical damage. It is also beneficial for the liver.
Cascara Sagrada – The cascarosides found in this bark have a cathartic action that causes the large intestine to contract and form a bowel movement. Cascara sagrada is widely used in veterinary medicine to help with constipation.
Oregon Grape – Improves digestive efficiency by increasing bile production and flow, which stimulates the liver. Oregon grape also helps against microorganisms that help combat fungal and bacterial infections.
Ginger – Helps cleanse the bowels and kidneys and stimulates digestion. It is also helpful against discomfort and helps expel internal gas, and aids in reducing nausea.
Raspberry – The tannins in raspberry help control and balance the laxative effects of HairB-Ez. Raspberry leaf also has astringent, anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in vitamin C.
Lobelia – Contains mucous-thinning properties that help relieve bowel spasms.
Chinese Rhubarb – Strengthens the gastrointestinal tract.
Select your pet's weight to determine the correct dose.
To be taken twice daily. Determine your pet’s weight and then use the easy chart below to determine the correct dose. This is the minimum dosage.
Pet's Weight Dosage
0 - 15 lb = 0.5 ml
16 - 30 lb = 1.0 ml
31 - 45 lb = 1.5 ml
46 - 60 lb = 2.0 ml
61 - 75 lb = 2.5 ml
Over 75 lb = 3.0 ml
For small animals (rabbits, ferrets), avians and reptiles use 1 drop for every 2 lb of body weight.
How to Administer
Shake well before use. The easiest method is to use the dropper provided and place the drops into your pet’s food or favorite treat. You can also use the dropper and squirt directly into the pet’s mouth. Some pets can be finicky. If this occurs, consider hiding the drops in foods most pets love, such as fish, chicken, yogurt, or a favorite treat. If your pet only eats dry food, then soak a few kibbles at feeding time.
For Best Results
Herbal dietary supplements are beneficial to the health and well-being of your pet and are safe for long-term use. Every pet responds to natural herbal supplements differently, therefore it is important to be consistent and administer the product daily. Supplements generally take two to four weeks to take effect, however this will vary from one animal to the next.
Product Storage
All NHV Natural Pet Products are pure herbal extracts and contain no artificial additives, preservatives or coloring. Shelf life after opening is 6 months and must be refrigerated after opening.
Cautions and Contraindications
Do not use Hairb-Ez in pregnant or nursing animals. Speak to your vet before using our products. A second visit is recommended if your pet’s condition does not improve, or deteriorates after continued use of the supplements.
All information provided by NHV Natural Pet Products is for educational purposes only.
Help eliminate nasty hairballs and resulting constipation with Hairb-Ez, an all-natural herbal cat hairball remedy that helps unblock loose hair and keep it from forming into balls that become lodged in your cat’s stomach. Hairballs result from frequent grooming with the tongue and are common in long and medium-haired cats.
Hairb-Ez helps to dissolve ingested hairballs. It contains a gentle laxative herb as well as herbs that help relieve discomfort and bloating. Read how NHV Hairb-Ez helped Tatiana the kitty who had terrible bouts of hairballs until NHV Hairb-Ez.
This formula can also be used for dogs who may get hairballs, though this is a much rarer condition in dogs, and underlying causes should be looked at by your vet. For more tips on hairballs, visit Dr. Cook’s Vet Talks blog.
Licorice – Has mild laxative properties that support proper digestion. It is also a powerful anti-inflammatory herb that also has the ability to prevent free radical damage. It is also beneficial for the liver.
Cascara Sagrada – The cascarosides found in this bark have a cathartic action that causes the large intestine to contract and form a bowel movement. Cascara sagrada is widely used in veterinary medicine to help with constipation.
Oregon Grape – Improves digestive efficiency by increasing bile production and flow, which stimulates the liver. Oregon grape also helps against microorganisms that help combat fungal and bacterial infections.
Ginger – Helps cleanse the bowels and kidneys and stimulates digestion. It is also helpful against discomfort and helps expel internal gas, and aids in reducing nausea.
Raspberry – The tannins in raspberry help control and balance the laxative effects of HairB-Ez. Raspberry leaf also has astringent, anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in vitamin C.
Lobelia – Contains mucous-thinning properties that help relieve bowel spasms.
Chinese Rhubarb – Strengthens the gastrointestinal tract.
Select your pet's weight to determine the correct dose.
To be taken twice daily. Determine your pet’s weight and then use the easy chart below to determine the correct dose. This is the minimum dosage.
Pet's Weight Dosage
0 - 15 lb = 0.5 ml
16 - 30 lb = 1.0 ml
31 - 45 lb = 1.5 ml
46 - 60 lb = 2.0 ml
61 - 75 lb = 2.5 ml
Over 75 lb = 3.0 ml
For small animals (rabbits, ferrets), avians and reptiles use 1 drop for every 2 lb of body weight.
How to Administer
Shake well before use. The easiest method is to use the dropper provided and place the drops into your pet’s food or favorite treat. You can also use the dropper and squirt directly into the pet’s mouth. Some pets can be finicky. If this occurs, consider hiding the drops in foods most pets love, such as fish, chicken, yogurt, or a favorite treat. If your pet only eats dry food, then soak a few kibbles at feeding time.
For Best Results
Herbal dietary supplements are beneficial to the health and well-being of your pet and are safe for long-term use. Every pet responds to natural herbal supplements differently, therefore it is important to be consistent and administer the product daily. Supplements generally take two to four weeks to take effect, however this will vary from one animal to the next.
Product Storage
All NHV Natural Pet Products are pure herbal extracts and contain no artificial additives, preservatives or coloring. Shelf life after opening is 6 months and must be refrigerated after opening.
Cautions and Contraindications
Do not use Hairb-Ez in pregnant or nursing animals. Speak to your vet before using our products. A second visit is recommended if your pet’s condition does not improve, or deteriorates after continued use of the supplements.
All information provided by NHV Natural Pet Products is for educational purposes only.
overall vitality
For Overall Health and Well-Being
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An Omega 3 supplement for cats to support their joints, heart, eyes, immune system, and overall organ function.
An Omega 3 supplement for cats to support their joints, heart, eyes, immune system, and overall organ function.
Our cat omega 3 supplement is naturally made from the oils of sardines, anchovies, and North Atlantic cod. It’s an excellent source of EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid 600mg) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid 460mg) essential omega 3 fatty acids. It’s molecularly distilled and cold-pressed to improve the bioavailability
Support your cat with human-grade quality omega 3 fish oil supplements. Many processed pet foods are deficient in this important nutrient. And according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, "It is very important to maintain a balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the diet. A proper balance helps maintain and even improve health."
It’s important for cats to get essential fatty acids through their diet. This omega 3 supplement for cats will help keep them healthy, and even finicky cats actually like to take it.
Benefits of Cat omega 3 supplements:
Suggested Dosage: To be taken once per day. Add to food based on weight chart.
Therapeutic Dosage: Double the quantity for maximum period of 4 weeks or follow veterinarian advise.
Pet’s Weight Dosage
0-15 lb = ¼ tsp
15-30 lb = ½ tsp
30-60 lb = 1 tsp
60-90 lb = 1 ½ tsp
How to Administer: Shake well before use. The easiest method is to add the dosage to your pets food. Some pets can be finicky, if this occurs consider hiding the appropriate amount in food most pet’s love such as fish, chicken, yogurt, or a favorite treat. If your pet only eats dry food then soak kibbles at feeding time.
For Best Results
Dietary supplements are beneficial to the health and well-being of your pet and are safe for long-term use. Every pet responds to natural supplements differently, therefore it is important to be consistent and administer the product daily. Supplements generally take two to four weeks to take effect, however this will vary from one animal to the next.
Product Storage
All NHV Natural Pet Products contain no artificial additives, preservatives or coloring. Shelf life after opening is 6 months and must be refrigerated after opening.
Cautions and Contraindications
Avoid During Pregnancy.
Our cat omega 3 supplement is naturally made from the oils of sardines, anchovies, and North Atlantic cod. It’s an excellent source of EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid 600mg) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid 460mg) essential omega 3 fatty acids. It’s molecularly distilled and cold-pressed to improve the bioavailability
Support your cat with human-grade quality omega 3 fish oil supplements. Many processed pet foods are deficient in this important nutrient. And according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, "It is very important to maintain a balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the diet. A proper balance helps maintain and even improve health."
It’s important for cats to get essential fatty acids through their diet. This omega 3 supplement for cats will help keep them healthy, and even finicky cats actually like to take it.
Benefits of Cat omega 3 supplements:
Suggested Dosage: To be taken once per day. Add to food based on weight chart.
Therapeutic Dosage: Double the quantity for maximum period of 4 weeks or follow veterinarian advise.
Pet’s Weight Dosage
0-15 lb = ¼ tsp
15-30 lb = ½ tsp
30-60 lb = 1 tsp
60-90 lb = 1 ½ tsp
How to Administer: Shake well before use. The easiest method is to add the dosage to your pets food. Some pets can be finicky, if this occurs consider hiding the appropriate amount in food most pet’s love such as fish, chicken, yogurt, or a favorite treat. If your pet only eats dry food then soak kibbles at feeding time.
For Best Results
Dietary supplements are beneficial to the health and well-being of your pet and are safe for long-term use. Every pet responds to natural supplements differently, therefore it is important to be consistent and administer the product daily. Supplements generally take two to four weeks to take effect, however this will vary from one animal to the next.
Product Storage
All NHV Natural Pet Products contain no artificial additives, preservatives or coloring. Shelf life after opening is 6 months and must be refrigerated after opening.
Cautions and Contraindications
Avoid During Pregnancy.
anxiety & aggression support
Natural Help for Stress Reduction, Anxiety Relief, Behavioral Problems, and Aggression in Cats
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3 month supply for a small to medium size pet
Matricalm is an all-natural supplement that provides anxiety and stress relief in cats and promotes calm behavior.
Matricalm is an all-natural supplement that provides anxiety and stress relief in cats and promotes calm behavior.
Help reduce aggressive behavior and provide anxiety and stress relief for your cat with Matricalm, a natural herbal product designed to help reduce excitability in your pet. Cats can become anxious or aggressive when exposed to other animals or to people they are unfamiliar with. When this occurs they may hiss, scratch, howl, or urinate inappropriately.
It’s important to remember that a significant cause of illness in pets results from stress. Helping to keep your cat stress free can help keep them healthier for longer. NHV Pet Experts also often recommend Matricalm for cats dealing with FIV, cancer, kidney issues, hyperthyroidism, and more.
See how NHV Matricalm helped kitty Kima with yowling and stress.
Chamomile – Contains sedative properties. Chamomile also helps the immune system and has a strong affinity for the nervous system.
Passion Flower – An effective, non-addictive sedative. It helps increase gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which helps cause a feeling of relaxation. Passion Flower also has strong anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
Lemon Balm – An aromatic herb used for nervous disorders, excitability, and anxiety. In addition, lemon balm helps lower blood pressure.
Valerian – Helps stop heart palpitations, relaxes spasms, relieves pain, and regulates the nervous system. Valerian also helps improve sleep latency and sleep quality.
Hops – Tension, anxiety, and stress relief in cats. Hops have traditionally been used to help with mood disturbances, such as restlessness and anxiety.
Select your pet's weight to determine the correct dose.
To be taken twice daily. Determine your pet’s weight and then use the easy chart below to determine the correct dose. This is the minimum dosage.
Pet's Weight Dosage
0 - 15 lb = 0.5 ml
16 - 30 lb = 1.0 ml
31 - 45 lb = 1.5 ml
46 - 60 lb = 2.0 ml
61 - 75 lb = 2.5 ml
Over 75 lb = 3.0 ml
How to Administer
Shake well before use. The easiest method is to use the dropper provided and place the drops into your pet’s food or favorite treat. You can also use the dropper and squirt directly into the pet’s mouth.
Some pets can be finicky. If this occurs, consider hiding the drops in foods most pets love, such as fish, chicken, yogurt or a favorite treat. If your pet only eats dry food, then soak a few kibbles at feeding time.
For Best Results
Herbal dietary supplements are beneficial to the health and well-being of your pet and are safe for long-term use. Every pet responds to natural herbal supplements differently. Therefore, it is important to be consistent and administer the product daily. Supplements generally take two to four weeks to take effect; however, this interval will vary from one animal to the next.
Product Storage
All NHV Natural Pet Products are pure herbal extracts and contain no artificial additives, preservatives, or coloring. Shelf life after opening is six months, and it must be refrigerated after opening.
Cautions and Contraindications
Do not use Matricalm for cats as stress relief in pregnant or nursing animals. Speak to your vet before using our products. A second visit is recommended if your pet’s condition does not improve or deteriorates after the continued use of the supplements.
All information provided by NHV Natural Pet Products is for educational purposes only.
Help reduce aggressive behavior and provide anxiety and stress relief for your cat with Matricalm, a natural herbal product designed to help reduce excitability in your pet. Cats can become anxious or aggressive when exposed to other animals or to people they are unfamiliar with. When this occurs they may hiss, scratch, howl, or urinate inappropriately.
It’s important to remember that a significant cause of illness in pets results from stress. Helping to keep your cat stress free can help keep them healthier for longer. NHV Pet Experts also often recommend Matricalm for cats dealing with FIV, cancer, kidney issues, hyperthyroidism, and more.
See how NHV Matricalm helped kitty Kima with yowling and stress.
Chamomile – Contains sedative properties. Chamomile also helps the immune system and has a strong affinity for the nervous system.
Passion Flower – An effective, non-addictive sedative. It helps increase gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which helps cause a feeling of relaxation. Passion Flower also has strong anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
Lemon Balm – An aromatic herb used for nervous disorders, excitability, and anxiety. In addition, lemon balm helps lower blood pressure.
Valerian – Helps stop heart palpitations, relaxes spasms, relieves pain, and regulates the nervous system. Valerian also helps improve sleep latency and sleep quality.
Hops – Tension, anxiety, and stress relief in cats. Hops have traditionally been used to help with mood disturbances, such as restlessness and anxiety.
Select your pet's weight to determine the correct dose.
To be taken twice daily. Determine your pet’s weight and then use the easy chart below to determine the correct dose. This is the minimum dosage.
Pet's Weight Dosage
0 - 15 lb = 0.5 ml
16 - 30 lb = 1.0 ml
31 - 45 lb = 1.5 ml
46 - 60 lb = 2.0 ml
61 - 75 lb = 2.5 ml
Over 75 lb = 3.0 ml
How to Administer
Shake well before use. The easiest method is to use the dropper provided and place the drops into your pet’s food or favorite treat. You can also use the dropper and squirt directly into the pet’s mouth.
Some pets can be finicky. If this occurs, consider hiding the drops in foods most pets love, such as fish, chicken, yogurt or a favorite treat. If your pet only eats dry food, then soak a few kibbles at feeding time.
For Best Results
Herbal dietary supplements are beneficial to the health and well-being of your pet and are safe for long-term use. Every pet responds to natural herbal supplements differently. Therefore, it is important to be consistent and administer the product daily. Supplements generally take two to four weeks to take effect; however, this interval will vary from one animal to the next.
Product Storage
All NHV Natural Pet Products are pure herbal extracts and contain no artificial additives, preservatives, or coloring. Shelf life after opening is six months, and it must be refrigerated after opening.
Cautions and Contraindications
Do not use Matricalm for cats as stress relief in pregnant or nursing animals. Speak to your vet before using our products. A second visit is recommended if your pet’s condition does not improve or deteriorates after the continued use of the supplements.
All information provided by NHV Natural Pet Products is for educational purposes only.
Published: April 12, 2024