Can I take hair removal powder every day? Is it the same as hair removal cream? Hair removal powder usage guide

What is hair removal powder? Is it the same as hair removal cream?

Have you ever seen a cat suddenly vomit, but what it vomited out was not food, but balls of hair?

This is because cats eat a lot of cat hair while licking themselves!

For cats, these cat hairs are actually very difficult to digest. When the amount of hair swallowed exceeds the load of the stomach and intestines, or even forms hair balls in the body and cannot be excreted with feces, it will be excreted by vomiting. However, vomiting will cause gastric acid reflux, which will damage their esophagus and stomach.

In order to solve the problem that cats cannot digest cat hair smoothly, various hair removal products have appeared on the market, among which "hair removal powder" and "hair removal cream" are the most common. Although the purpose of both is to help cats remove hair, there are obvious differences in the principles of helping cats digest hair:

Main ingredients of hair removal powder: plant fiber, enzyme

Principle: Intake of fiber and enzymes to break down the hair balls in the cat's body into small molecules, so that they can be gently excreted with feces.

Main ingredients of hair removal cream: oil

Principle: Use oil to play a role similar to intestinal lubricant, directly expel hair from the body, and cannot digest hair in the body.

The biggest difference between hair removal powder and hair removal cream is whether the hair can be digested in the cat's body. Hair removal powder solves the problem by promoting the digestion of hair, while hair removal cream directly helps to expel hair through oil.

It is worth noting that hair removal creams on the market usually contain mineral oil and harmful chemicals (such as trans fats, preservatives, spices and pigments, etc.). These non-natural elements are likely to cause a certain degree of risk to the health of cats; on the contrary, the ingredients of hair removal powder are more natural and gentle to use, so you can use it with peace of mind.

How to eat hair removal powder? 2 major hair removal powder feeding strategies!

The following are 2 major hair removal powder feeding strategies to help cats easily absorb hair removal powder, make the defecation process smoother, and double the health of cats!

1. Feed the cat directly

You can first observe whether the pet is willing to eat the hair removal powder directly. If so, you can put the hair removal powder on a small spoon or in your hand and let the pet lick it directly.

2. Mix with wet food/feed and eat together

Mix the hair removal powder evenly into cans, feed or snacks, so that the pet can also ingest the hair removal powder while eating happily.

However, when using hair removal powder, pay special attention to letting the pet drink more water! Otherwise, it may cause constipation, and the hair removal powder cannot play the best effect.

How often should hair removal powder be taken? Can it be taken every day?

It is recommended to take it 1 to 3 times a week. During the shedding period or when the hair removal needs to be strengthened, it is recommended to take it 5 times a week. However, the physique of each cat is different. A pet with a sensitive stomach can start with a small amount and then slowly increase the frequency of use. If you are still unsure of the dosage, you can consult a professional veterinarian.

The frequency of use of hair removal powder can also refer to the Bristol fecal classification method and adjust it according to the cat's stool status.

If you find that the cat's feces are clearly shaped, or have uneven strips on the surface, it means that the cat may have severe constipation! It is recommended to increase the frequency of using hair removal powder to help gastrointestinal motility and promote hair removal; on the contrary, if the feces are liquid or soft, it may mean that the intestines are damaged. It is recommended to take related medicines to repair the damaged intestines. Therefore, in addition to referring to the recommended dosage, the use of hair removal powder still depends on the condition of the cat's feces.

Frequently asked questions about hair removal powder!

(I) At what age should cats start eating hair removal powder?

Cats start to shed their fur at around 6 months old, so it is recommended to wait until the furry child is 6 months old before starting to eat hair removal powder, and the dosage should be reduced.

(II) Do dogs need to eat hair removal powder?

Compared with cats, dogs are less likely to lick their fur, but if they swallow a lot of hair while playing, they can still use hair removal powder to help gastrointestinal motility and eliminate hair development!