03/13/2025
Fun facts from Dr. Chris Brown, DVM.
Itβs a known fact that no human moves faster than when their cat begins bringing up a hairball on their carpet at 4am. Instantly awake and ready for action π³ πββ¬
But that hairball (fancy name: Trichobezoar π) is their attempt to bring up the 1 cup of hair they swallow per day during shedding season. It tickles the inside of their stomach, causing nausea and that rather explosive result π€’
Did you know? Big cats like lions, tigers and leopards also get hairballs π¦