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    BUTTER FOR HAIRBALLS

    Most cat owners deal with hairballs on their floors every now and then. Usually, it’s just a matter of cleaning up the mess and moving on. But if your kitty is a hairball machine, you can’t ignore the problem. OTC treatments are often little more than Vaseline with fish flavor, and overpriced. Try feeding your cat a little bit of butter instead. It works the same way, by smoothing the passage of the hair through your cat’s system. Plus, it’s tastier, and easier on your wallet. (PetMD)

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joe88yo

I rubbed butter all over my cat, and it still has hairballs! What gives!?!

April 29 2013 at 3:49 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Kathy

done this too, works~!

February 11 2013 at 6:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Kathy

I use this

February 11 2013 at 6:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
drakejhd

Can't get your dog to take a Vet. prescribed pill. Make a SMALL Peanut butter sandwich
put the pill inside and offer it to your pet. Our dog who has to take medicine daily for allergies loves it! And, a lot easier and cheaper than trying to put it into a hotdog or cheese, or crushing pills to put it in their dog food.

February 11 2013 at 9:01 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Tammy

Garlic is toxic to dogs in certain amounts (like a whole clove, onions have the same chemical as well); I have treated my 4 Labs with Brewers Yeast with Garlic and sprinkle granulated garlic on their food (probably about 1/4 tsp. morning and night) for the past 5 years and haven't had a flea. I got tired of putting toxic chemicals on them and this combination works. I would consult your vet on the amount of both based on your dog's weight and any health issues he/she may have.

February 08 2013 at 8:52 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
legendre922

I love it......I will try your suggestions.

February 08 2013 at 1:46 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
alexcarol1

It's worth a try.

February 07 2013 at 3:00 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
k23oncb

Does your dog have dry flaky skin? Skip all the drugs and give them PLAIN Vanilla Yogurt. Feed 1/2 of a small container on day one and the other half the next day. You will be amazed with results in just 24 hours. I got this from a Vet and have been giving it to my Boxers for years. Just a small container every few months keeps his coat soft and smooth and no dry skin. It has to do with the bacteria culture in Yogurt . This really works!

January 31 2013 at 11:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
karen

Comfortis is the best flea stuff ever !!!!!!

January 31 2013 at 12:46 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
magwoodno

Comfortis gets rid of Fleas in 30 minutes. Sir Pawsalot is happy and he eats Bananas.Is that bad for him! Bark at me if you get a minute!!

January 30 2013 at 9:14 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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