Brit Care Hairball Snack for Cats 50g

Brit Care Hairball Snack for Cats

Brit Care Hairball Snack for Cats is a grain-free, semi-moist cat treat that helps swallowed hair move through the digestive system so it is less likely to build up into hairballs. It suits cat owners in South Africa who want a tasty reward that also supports their cat during heavy shedding.

Why Hairballs Happen

Cats are fastidious groomers, and every lick of the tongue picks up loose fur. Much of that hair is swallowed, and over time it can collect in the stomach and form a hairball. The problem tends to be worst during shedding season, when cats lose more coat and swallow more hair while grooming. These snacks were developed specifically to address this. They help keep hairballs at bay by making it easier for ingested hair to pass through the digestive tract.

Key Benefits

• Supports hairball control: helps swallowed hair travel through the digestive system rather than accumulating in the stomach.
• Useful in shedding season: a handy extra when your cat is losing more coat than usual and grooming more often.
• Salmon oil: one of the key ingredients included in the recipe.
• Psyllium: included to help ingested hair move through the gut.
• Sea buckthorn: included alongside salmon oil and psyllium as part of the hairball-focused formula.
• Grain-free recipe: a sensible choice for cats prone to food sensitivities.
• Semi-moist texture: soft and appetising, so it tends to appeal even to fussy, picky eaters.
• Small star shape: bite-sized pieces that work well as a snack between meals.

How to Use

• Offer the treats by hand as a reward. Hand-feeding turns snack time into a bonding moment between you and your cat.
• Give them between main meals as an occasional snack.
• Use them as a complement to your cat's regular food. These snacks should not replace a balanced, complete diet.
• Always make sure your cat has access to fresh, clean drinking water. This is especially important in hot South African summers.

Dosage

Check the feeding table on the pack for the recommended daily limit and stay within it. Treats are an addition to your cat's diet, not a replacement for regular meals.

Suitable For

• Cats that groom heavily and are prone to hairballs.
• Cats going through seasonal shedding.
• Cats prone to food sensitivities that benefit from a grain-free treat.
• Picky eaters that prefer a soft, semi-moist bite.

Specifications

• Brand: Brit (Brit Care range)
• Type: hairball snack / cat treat
• Key ingredients: salmon oil, psyllium, sea buckthorn
• Recipe: grain-free
• Texture: semi-moist
• Shape: small stars
• Net weight: 50 g (1.8 oz)

What's Included

• 1 x Brit Care Hairball Snack for Cats, 50 g (1.8 oz) pack

Frequently Asked Questions

How do these treats help with hairballs?
The recipe contains salmon oil, psyllium and sea buckthorn. Together they help swallowed hair move through your cat's digestive system so it is less likely to pile up in the stomach as a hairball.

When is the best time of year to use hairball snacks in South Africa?
They are especially useful during shedding season, when cats lose more coat and swallow more hair while grooming. They can also be offered year-round within the daily limit shown on the pack.

Are Brit Care Hairball Snacks grain-free?
Yes. The recipe is grain-free, which makes it a good option for cats prone to food sensitivities.

How many treats can I give my cat per day?
Follow the feeding table on the packaging for the recommended daily limit. Do not use the treats to replace your cat's balanced main diet.

My cat is a fussy eater. Will it eat these?
The soft, semi-moist texture and small star shape are designed to appeal even to picky cats, and the bite-sized pieces are easy to hand-feed as a reward.

Does my cat need extra water when eating these snacks?
Your cat should always have access to fresh water. This matters particularly in warm weather and when you are supporting digestion during shedding.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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