Tag: CatDietaryFiberSideEffects
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Comparing the Effects of Cat Grass and Psyllium Husk as Natural Dietary Fibers for Feline Hairball Expulsion
1. Vomiting Stimulation of Cat Grass: The sharp, rough leaves of cat grass mechanically stimulate the mucosal receptors in the stomach wall, inducing reverse peristalsis and forcibly expelling hairballs in the form of vomit. 2. Fecal Sliding of Psyllium Husk: Psyllium husk, which absorbs moisture and expands into a gel, viscously entraps hairballs in the…