
Gentle Tuna Gel for Hairball Control
Product Description
Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor is a veterinarian-formulated oral gel that helps eliminate and prevent hairballs. The palatable lubricant gently coats ingested hair so it passes through the stool, supporting easier digestive passage. The formula includes soybean oil, which adds omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids to support nutritional intake during routine hairball management.
Benefits
- Stool-Passage Support: Lubricates ingested hair so it passes through stool.
- Preventive Routine: Helps prevent hairballs with maintenance dosing weekly.
- Omega Oil Addition: Soybean oil adds omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9.
- Tuna Flavor: Tuna taste helps support better acceptance during use.
- Simple Dosing: Apply to nose or paws to stimulate taste interest.
Ingredients
Actie Ingredients (per teaspoon / 6 grams):White Petrolatum USP 1285 mg; Soybean Oil 237 mg (providing 22 mg omega-6, 6 mg omega-9, 3 mg omega-3 fatty acids); Light Mineral Oil NF 203 mg.
Inactive Ingredients: Cane Molasses; Corn Syrup; Gelatin By-Products; Malt Syrup; Sodium Benzoate; Tuna Flavor; Water.
How to Use
Directions for Use
- Administer Orally: Give Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor by mouth.
- Encourage Licking: Place a small amount on the nose or paws first.
- Cats Only: Use only in cats, as directed on labeling.
Feeding Dosage Instructions
Phase |
Dosage Instructions |
Initial dosing |
½–1 teaspoon daily for 2–3 days |
Maintenance dosing |
¼–½ teaspoon, 2–3 times weekly |
Additional Information
Precautions
- Worsening Signs: Stop and consult a veterinarian if not improving.
- Breeding Limitation: Safe use in pregnant or breeding cats has not been proven.
- Species Restriction: Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor is for cats only.
- Safety Handling: Keep out of reach of children and animals.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor used for?
Ans: Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor is recommended to help eliminate and prevent hairballs. The oral gel lubricant helps ingested hair pass through the stool, supporting smoother hairball management and reduced hairball-related discomfort.
Q2: How should Laxatone tuna gel be given for best acceptance?
Ans: Directions recommend placing a small amount of Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor on the cat’s nose or paws to stimulate taste interest. After the cat begins licking, continue with the labeled dosing schedule for initial and maintenance use.
Q3: What is the recommended initial dose for Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor?
Ans: The initial dosing schedule is 1/2 to 1 teaspoon daily for 2 to 3 days. This short initial period is intended to support elimination of hairballs before switching to the reduced maintenance dosing schedule for ongoing prevention.
Q4: What is the ongoing maintenance dose after initial use?
Ans: After the initial 2 to 3 days, administer 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon 2 to 3 times per week. The maintenance approach supports prevention while keeping hairball control simple for long-term home routines.
Q5: Which active ingredients provide lubrication in the tuna gel?
Ans: The active ingredients per teaspoon (6 grams) are white petrolatum USP, soybean oil, and light mineral oil NF. These ingredients are listed with specific amounts and are intended to lubricate ingested hair to support stool passage in cats.
Q6: Does Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor provide fatty acids?
Ans: Yes. The soybean oil component is listed as providing omega-6, omega-9, and omega-3 fatty acids in specified amounts per teaspoon. This supports fatty acid intake while the gel functions as a lubricant for hairball elimination and prevention.
Q7: Are there any key precautions pet parents should know?
Ans: If a cat’s condition worsens or does not improve, stop using Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor and consult a veterinarian. Labeling also states safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven.
Q8: Is Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor only for cats?
Ans: Yes. Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor labeling specifies “for use in cats only.” For other pets, a veterinarian should recommend an appropriate hairball or digestive-support product with species-appropriate dosing and safety guidance.
Q9: What are the warning and storage instructions for the product?
Ans: Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor is not for human consumption and should be kept out of reach of children and animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately, and store in a cool, dry place.
Q10: What should be done if the cat resists taking the gel?
Ans: Start by placing a small amount of Laxatone Gel Hairball Control for Cats, Tuna Flavor on the cat’s nose or paws to stimulate licking. After acceptance improves, continue oral administration using the labeled amounts for initial and maintenance schedules.
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