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Key Facts

• Healthy cats should pass swallowed hair in feces
• Frequent hairballs suggest underlying GI disease
• Possible causes: IBD, GI cancer, motility problems, stress over-grooming
• Long-haired cats at higher risk — regular brushing helps
• May indicate pain-related over-grooming (urinary, musculoskeletal, abdominal)
• Diagnostic workup may include bloodwork, ultrasound, radiography
• Treating underlying cause preferred over just treating symptom