Bhopal
Cat Grooming
06 Jan 2026
Hairball Prevention with Grooming: Brushing Routine That Works
Most hairballs come from swallowed loose hair. Brushing removes it before your cat swallows it.
KEY POINTS
- ✓ Brush regularly
- ✓ Increase during shedding
- ✓ Use gentle strokes
- ✓ Stop if stressed
- ✓ Check for mats
- ✓ Combine with healthy diet
## Quick answer
Brush 3-5x/week for long hair and 2-3x/week for short hair to reduce swallowed fur.
## Steps
- Use brush matched to coat
- Brush neck, back, and belly gently
- Increase brushing in shedding season
- Keep sessions short and calm
## Common mistakes
- Brushing too hard on belly
- Skipping grooming during shedding
- Ignoring mats in long coats
FAQ
People also ask
Does grooming reduce hairballs? +
Yes, it reduces loose hair swallowed during self-grooming.
How often should long-haired cats be brushed? +
Many need daily or near-daily brushing.
What if my cat vomits often? +
Frequent vomiting needs veterinary assessment.