Is it normal for cats to vomit hairballs?
It's normal. Cats often lick their own fur, causing broken hairs to enter their gastrointestinal tract. Over time, the hairs accumulate and can irritate the cat's stomach, causing vomiting.
Hairballs are a normal physiological phenomenon in cats. Kittens usually start vomiting hairballs around 7-8 months old, typically 1-2 times a month. Under normal circumstances, owners don't need to worry too much about their cat vomiting hairballs. However, if a cat vomits hairballs too frequently, or even occasionally gags, it may have hairball syndrome.
If your cat is short-haired, brush it every 2 to 3 days. If your cat is long-haired, brush it once a day. If your cat is shedding, brush it more frequently. When brushing, start from the cat's face and brush in the direction of the fur. This will prevent you from missing any areas of the cat and will minimize the amount of hair left behind.
