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Has anyone ever noticed that coarser fur causes more issues with hairballs and constipation?
Bynx' fur is very shiny and he feels soft, he is healthy, not overweight and does not shed too much, but the shaft of the fur strand is coarse/stiff, sort of like a labrador dog (although not quite as stiff). When I brush him, practically nothing comes off on the brush, it's like he doesn't have any fuzzy undercoat. When I ball up the fur after brushing, it's maybe the size of a small grape. So for a cat who does not shed very much, I find it weird that he gets hairballs and is prone to constipation that is easily alleviated with hairball paste and treats.
Our other two don't have issues with this and their fur is not "coarse" like Bynx. So does the texture of the fur make a difference with hairball issues? Or is this something I should be concerned about (IBD or other gastro issues) for the future. My vet already knows about how he gets constipated from hairballs, but did not elaborate too much on it at the time of our visits. We were there for other reasons, but she did give us the hairball remedy saying it should be enough to keep things moving.
Bynx' fur is very shiny and he feels soft, he is healthy, not overweight and does not shed too much, but the shaft of the fur strand is coarse/stiff, sort of like a labrador dog (although not quite as stiff). When I brush him, practically nothing comes off on the brush, it's like he doesn't have any fuzzy undercoat. When I ball up the fur after brushing, it's maybe the size of a small grape. So for a cat who does not shed very much, I find it weird that he gets hairballs and is prone to constipation that is easily alleviated with hairball paste and treats.
Our other two don't have issues with this and their fur is not "coarse" like Bynx. So does the texture of the fur make a difference with hairball issues? Or is this something I should be concerned about (IBD or other gastro issues) for the future. My vet already knows about how he gets constipated from hairballs, but did not elaborate too much on it at the time of our visits. We were there for other reasons, but she did give us the hairball remedy saying it should be enough to keep things moving.