Hello Eileen, thanks for commenting, and I apologize for the late reply! In 2022, there was a change in the products ranked here, but the rest of the article was not properly updated to reflect the change in recommendations. I will edit this! However, Cat Lax is made and sold by Dechra Pharmaceuticals, a veterinary product company. You can buy it on Chewy (linked). This is my original review:

Though Cat Lax doesn’t mention hairballs in its name, this product is just as popular as a hairball preventive as it is a laxative.

In fact, this gel is one of the most trusted hairball control products on the market. On Chewy, it has 210 customer reviews and 97% of reviewers say they’d recommend it. Customers say their cats like the way it tastes and that it helps to keep hairballs down. One reviewer says they’ve been successfully using it for decades.

The gel’s first ingredient is cod liver oil, which is both a lubricant and a source of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. These fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties and may improve skin and coat health, helping to control the hairball problem at its source.

It also contains white petrolatum, which coats the hairs and helps them to pass through the digestive system. Finally, the gel contains lecithin, a natural emulsifier that helps to loosen hairballs in the body.

The gel is sweetened with caramel and malt syrup, neither of which are great for cats.

Hope this helps!

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A pot of cat grass isn’t necessary for all indoor cats, but it could be a pleasant addition to your cats’ environment and may help to relieve hairballs. Unlike some ferals and your cats’ ancestors, who might rely on grass as a primary source of dietary fiber, most indoor cats get plenty of fiber in their diets as-is. If your kitties are already eating a relatively high-fiber food, a pot of cat grass may not be the direct solution to their hairball issues. In addition to cat grass, it’s important to address other underlying causes of recurrent hairballs. That might include exploring digestive inflammation and brushing your cats more often during high-shedding seasons.

Hope this helps!