LisaCC Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Nova just vomited a hairball along with some grass and what looked like tendon from this mornings turkey neck. This is the second time he's done this in a fortnight. Last time it was at 3am. I know hairballs can cause blockages, is this something that I should get checked out at the vet straight away or is there something I can give him to help it pass? I brush him daily, but he is a very clean dog. He will groom himself if he gets even a little bit dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I've never seen a dog vomit a hairball , so can't help . Hope things settle .Maybe a little paraffin oil every so often ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) Thanks Perse, I did think of Paraffin oil, wasn't sure though :) Edited May 31, 2014 by LisaCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I've had trouble with Tatum and hair balls. I posted in the health thread a while ago. The first one she had was last year when she had a blockage which needed surgery and it proved to be a hair ball. And then last week she was a bit off and salivating a lot when she ate. She had been mated so I was assuming she was feeling nauseous due to that. But then tea one night she just flat out refused to look at it and I immediately thought blockage again. Took her to the vet who palpated and said no blockage and she probably was pregnant. As soon as we got home she vomited a hair ball the size of a fat sausage and has been fine ever since. Considering she's a Cavalier it was rather big! I've no idea why she is consuming all this hair. She doesn't over groom. The vet has suggested a teaspoonful of oil every day and a pinch of electrolytes on her meal in case she is seeking out salt or something. I'll be very interested in reading the replies you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Thanks Gretel. What type of oil did the vet suggest? He had a can of sardines last night with dinner, I would think the oil in that would of helped. I never thought Novas grooming could be seeking for salt. I have seen him lick dirt and mud before though so maybe electrolytes are a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 She suggested olive oil but probably just about any would be fine. I've been thinking of using coconut oil cause a lot of people are talking about the health benefits of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) Oh, I've just realised that one of mine has done this! I don't know which one as I've never seen anyone do it but I've just realised that I've found a couple of lumpy vomit things that would have been hair balls. I just never made the connection Edited May 31, 2014 by Simply Grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Oh, I've just realised that one of mine has done this! I don't know which one as I've never seen anyone do it but I've just realised that I've found a couple of lumpy vomit things that would have been hair balls. I just never made the connection If it's Quinn, Aussie sized furball vomit is a good 10cm across and sloppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 olive oil etc are digestible (which is why they affect coat etc......paraffin is not - it stays as oil all the way thru the digestive tract ..lubricating and coating ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Thanks Perse, I will grab some Parrafin and electrolyte tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Yes I use paraffin oil for the cats - just a quarter of a tsp in their dinner does it for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Do you give it to the cats all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Do you give it to the cats all the time? Once a week in general and once every few nights for my over groomer :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 1/4 teaspoon for a cat, so perhaps a full teaspoon for a 24kg Aussie? He has a pretty sensitive stomach as it is, I don't want to accidentally give him the runs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Lisa - try a half teaspoon .. and be prepared for nice oil stained pantaloons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 He's acting fine after he threw up this bit, so I guess I'll give it to him in about a week and hopefully see the hair pass through the other end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Start with a smaller amount - oil stains and you're feeding too much parrafin. I don't notice that my cats pass more hair in their faeces, just that that they throw up rarely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Sounds a plan :) - but ... when combined with other stuff , like grass/gristle the resulting mass could well be too large to pass thru the stomach sphincter anyhow - and vomiting oil is not advisable . I suggest you Check with a vet - perhaps they can advise more correctly . I always gave paraffin to my cats regularly , and never had any trouble - and dogs who have any constipation also get a bit ...I guess with hair - it would be best before a large amount collects? (rather have them throw up than a lump get stuck ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Thanks TSD. I'll try a 1/4tsp this week and see how he goes. Go up by 1/4s I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) I'll be asking my vet as well Perse :) I've already had one dog with serious stomach issues, so I'll definitely be double checking. Edited May 31, 2014 by LisaCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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