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March 20th 04, 08:05 PM
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Hairballs & Cod Liver Oil
Hello out there,
I recall once being told that a teaspoon (or tablespoon) of Cod Liver Oil poured over wet cat food will prevent the cat from spewing hairballs. Anybody got any confirmation on this? TIA, - Ruby Tuesday 
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March 21st 04, 04:58 AM
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"Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ... Hello out there, I recall once being told that a teaspoon (or tablespoon) of Cod Liver Oil poured over wet cat food will prevent the cat from spewing hairballs. Anybody got any confirmation on this? TIA, - Ruby Tuesday When it comes to hairballs, I have never seen Cod Liver Oil as a recommendation. When it comes to oils, the ones suggested seem to be mineral, olive or vegetable and in a much less quantity than you suggest. No more than 1/2 teaspoon. Why not have a conversation with your vet about this to establish the best course of action? Judy
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March 21st 04, 04:58 AM
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"Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ... Hello out there, I recall once being told that a teaspoon (or tablespoon) of Cod Liver Oil poured over wet cat food will prevent the cat from spewing hairballs. Anybody got any confirmation on this? TIA, - Ruby Tuesday When it comes to hairballs, I have never seen Cod Liver Oil as a recommendation. When it comes to oils, the ones suggested seem to be mineral, olive or vegetable and in a much less quantity than you suggest. No more than 1/2 teaspoon. Why not have a conversation with your vet about this to establish the best course of action? Judy
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March 21st 04, 10:51 PM
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"Judy" wrote in message ... "Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ... Hello out there, I recall once being told that a teaspoon (or tablespoon) of Cod Liver Oil poured over wet cat food will prevent the cat from spewing hairballs. Anybody got any confirmation on this? TIA, - Ruby Tuesday When it comes to hairballs, I have never seen Cod Liver Oil as a recommendation. When it comes to oils, the ones suggested seem to be mineral, olive or vegetable and in a much less quantity than you suggest. No more than 1/2 teaspoon. Thanks for the info. Why not have a conversation with your vet about this to establish the best course of action? The next time I'm scheduled to see him is around the fall. Oh well. Good suggestion, though. - Ruby Tuesday Judy
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March 21st 04, 10:51 PM
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"Judy" wrote in message ... "Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ... Hello out there, I recall once being told that a teaspoon (or tablespoon) of Cod Liver Oil poured over wet cat food will prevent the cat from spewing hairballs. Anybody got any confirmation on this? TIA, - Ruby Tuesday When it comes to hairballs, I have never seen Cod Liver Oil as a recommendation. When it comes to oils, the ones suggested seem to be mineral, olive or vegetable and in a much less quantity than you suggest. No more than 1/2 teaspoon. Thanks for the info. Why not have a conversation with your vet about this to establish the best course of action? The next time I'm scheduled to see him is around the fall. Oh well. Good suggestion, though. - Ruby Tuesday Judy
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March 21st 04, 11:29 PM
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"Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ... "Judy" wrote in message ... "Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ... Hello out there, I recall once being told that a teaspoon (or tablespoon) of Cod Liver Oil poured over wet cat food will prevent the cat from spewing hairballs. Anybody got any confirmation on this? TIA, - Ruby Tuesday When it comes to hairballs, I have never seen Cod Liver Oil as a recommendation. When it comes to oils, the ones suggested seem to be mineral, olive or vegetable and in a much less quantity than you suggest. No more than 1/2 teaspoon. Thanks for the info. Why not have a conversation with your vet about this to establish the best course of action? The next time I'm scheduled to see him is around the fall. Oh well. Good suggestion, though. Why not call the vet and ask? This sounds like something that could be resolved over the phone vs a vet visit. I know that some vets won't consult over the phone, but many do, so perhaps try that. Judy
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March 21st 04, 11:29 PM
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"Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ... "Judy" wrote in message ... "Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ... Hello out there, I recall once being told that a teaspoon (or tablespoon) of Cod Liver Oil poured over wet cat food will prevent the cat from spewing hairballs. Anybody got any confirmation on this? TIA, - Ruby Tuesday When it comes to hairballs, I have never seen Cod Liver Oil as a recommendation. When it comes to oils, the ones suggested seem to be mineral, olive or vegetable and in a much less quantity than you suggest. No more than 1/2 teaspoon. Thanks for the info. Why not have a conversation with your vet about this to establish the best course of action? The next time I'm scheduled to see him is around the fall. Oh well. Good suggestion, though. Why not call the vet and ask? This sounds like something that could be resolved over the phone vs a vet visit. I know that some vets won't consult over the phone, but many do, so perhaps try that. Judy
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March 21st 04, 11:51 PM
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"Judy" wrote in message .. . "Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ... "Judy" wrote in message ... "Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ... Hello out there, I recall once being told that a teaspoon (or tablespoon) of Cod Liver Oil poured over wet cat food will prevent the cat from spewing hairballs. Anybody got any confirmation on this? TIA, - Ruby Tuesday When it comes to hairballs, I have never seen Cod Liver Oil as a recommendation. When it comes to oils, the ones suggested seem to be mineral, olive or vegetable and in a much less quantity than you suggest. No more than 1/2 teaspoon. Thanks for the info. Why not have a conversation with your vet about this to establish the best course of action? The next time I'm scheduled to see him is around the fall. Oh well. Good suggestion, though. Why not call the vet and ask? This sounds like something that could be resolved over the phone vs a vet visit. I know that some vets won't consult over the phone, but many do, so perhaps try that. Okay, I'll do that! Thanks for your persistence in helping me, - Ruby Tuesday Judy
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March 21st 04, 11:51 PM
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"Judy" wrote in message .. . "Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ... "Judy" wrote in message ... "Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ... Hello out there, I recall once being told that a teaspoon (or tablespoon) of Cod Liver Oil poured over wet cat food will prevent the cat from spewing hairballs. Anybody got any confirmation on this? TIA, - Ruby Tuesday When it comes to hairballs, I have never seen Cod Liver Oil as a recommendation. When it comes to oils, the ones suggested seem to be mineral, olive or vegetable and in a much less quantity than you suggest. No more than 1/2 teaspoon. Thanks for the info. Why not have a conversation with your vet about this to establish the best course of action? The next time I'm scheduled to see him is around the fall. Oh well. Good suggestion, though. Why not call the vet and ask? This sounds like something that could be resolved over the phone vs a vet visit. I know that some vets won't consult over the phone, but many do, so perhaps try that. Okay, I'll do that! Thanks for your persistence in helping me, - Ruby Tuesday Judy
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March 22nd 04, 12:49 AM
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"Ruby Tuesday" wrote in message ...
Hello out there, I recall once being told that a teaspoon (or tablespoon) of Cod Liver Oil poured over wet cat food will prevent the cat from spewing hairballs. Anybody got any confirmation on this? TIA, - Ruby Tuesday I totally recommend against it. Cod liver oil is rich in both vitamins A and D and both are extremely toxic if an overdose is reached and the (terrible) effects are irreversible. Better try mineral oil or whatever people usually use for hairballs.
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