Abdominal Pain

• Flinching or tenderness in the abdominal area results from blockages hairballs can cause. In this case, find a respected veterinarian to treat your cat's pain.
  
  

Coughing

• The inability to expel a hairball can result in painful coughing, choking or repeated gagging. Your cat may arch his back with coughing spasms that may require intervention with a hairball remedy or a trip to the vet.
  
  

Constipation

• Intestinal blockages could cause your animal to lose the ability to pass stools, leading to painful trips to the litter box.
  
  

Vocalizations

• Cats may whine, howl or moan while coughing up hairballs and trying to pass stools. Be aware that this indicates extreme discomfort for your cat and requires treatment immediately.
  
  

Prevention/Solution

• Daily brushing, adequate water and regular use of hairball-relief products help prevent the pain associated with passing a hairball.