What happens if a cat has fur in its stomach?
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A small amount of fur in a cat’s stomach is harmless, since cats swallow some fur daily while grooming and part of it passes out with the stool. But a buildup causes hairball syndrome, with constipation, poor appetite, vomiting, a swollen belly, messy fur and lethargy. Owners should grow cat grass to help expel fur, or give hairball paste or tablets regularly; if the cat vomits hairballs, add probiotics alongside the paste to settle the stomach.