{"id":152023,"date":"2022-07-11T15:44:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:44:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:44:32","slug":"do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Do laxatives help cats with hairballs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#Do_laxatives_help_cats_with_hairballs\" title=\"Do laxatives help cats with hairballs?\">Do laxatives help cats with hairballs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#How_can_I_help_my_cat_pass_a_hairball\" title=\"How can I help my cat pass a hairball?\">How can I help my cat pass a hairball?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#Can_cats_poop_out_hairballs\" title=\"Can cats poop out hairballs?\">Can cats poop out hairballs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#What_can_I_give_my_cat_to_dissolve_hairballs\" title=\"What can I give my cat to dissolve hairballs?\">What can I give my cat to dissolve hairballs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#How_do_you_help_a_cat_who_is_struggling_with_a_hairball\" title=\"How do you help a cat who is struggling with a hairball?\">How do you help a cat who is struggling with a hairball?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#Is_hairball_treatment_a_laxative\" title=\"Is hairball treatment a laxative?\">Is hairball treatment a laxative?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#Can_cats_get_constipated_with_hairballs\" title=\"Can cats get constipated with hairballs?\">Can cats get constipated with hairballs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#Will_miralax_help_with_hairballs_in_cats\" title=\"Will miralax help with hairballs in cats?\">Will miralax help with hairballs in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_has_a_hairball_stuck\" title=\"How do I know if my cat has a hairball stuck?\">How do I know if my cat has a hairball stuck?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_cant_cough_up_a_hairball\" title=\"What happens if a cat can&#8217;t cough up a hairball?\">What happens if a cat can&#8217;t cough up a hairball?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#How_do_you_help_a_cat_that_has_a_hairball_that_wont_come_out\" title=\"How do you help a cat that has a hairball that won&#8217;t come out?\">How do you help a cat that has a hairball that won&#8217;t come out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#Can_I_give_my_cat_olive_oil_for_hairballs\" title=\"Can I give my cat olive oil for hairballs?\">Can I give my cat olive oil for hairballs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#Will_a_cat_eventually_pass_a_hairball\" title=\"Will a cat eventually pass a hairball?\">Will a cat eventually pass a hairball?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#Why_did_my_cat_poop_a_hairball\" title=\"Why did my cat poop a hairball?\">Why did my cat poop a hairball?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#Do_cat_hairballs_look_like_poop\" title=\"Do cat hairballs look like poop?\">Do cat hairballs look like poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_cat_has_a_hairball_blockage\" title=\"How do you know if your cat has a hairball blockage?\">How do you know if your cat has a hairball blockage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#Why_does_my_cat_poop_hair\" title=\"Why does my cat poop hair?\">Why does my cat poop hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_cat_to_pass_a_hairball\" title=\"How long does it take a cat to pass a hairball?\">How long does it take a cat to pass a hairball?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#How_do_you_dissolve_hairballs\" title=\"How do you dissolve hairballs?\">How do you dissolve hairballs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_cat_has_a_hairball_stuck\" title=\"What do you do when your cat has a hairball stuck?\">What do you do when your cat has a hairball stuck?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#Will_olive_oil_help_cats_pass_hairballs\" title=\"Will olive oil help cats pass hairballs?\">Will olive oil help cats pass hairballs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_cat_cant_cough_up_a_hairball\" title=\"What do you do if your cat can&#8217;t cough up a hairball?\">What do you do if your cat can&#8217;t cough up a hairball?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#How_can_I_help_my_cat_release_a_hairball\" title=\"How can I help my cat release a hairball?\">How can I help my cat release a hairball?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_cant_get_a_hairball_out\" title=\"What happens if a cat can&#8217;t get a hairball out?\">What happens if a cat can&#8217;t get a hairball out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-laxatives-help-cats-with-hairballs\/#Does_hairball_gel_work_for_constipation\" title=\"Does hairball gel work for constipation?\">Does hairball gel work for constipation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_laxatives_help_cats_with_hairballs\"><\/span>Do laxatives help cats with hairballs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although <b>laxatives may be effective in enabling passage of a stubborn hairball, Dr. Goldstein strongly advises owners never to give their cats a laxative without the approval and supervision of a veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_cat_pass_a_hairball\"><\/span>How can I help my cat pass a hairball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Provide your cat with a small amount of canned tuna or sardines occasionally. Another effective option is to dip your cat&#8217;s paw into some petroleum jelly. They&#8217;ll lick it off, and the jelly will line the digestive tract to help the hair pass through their system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_poop_out_hairballs\"><\/span>Can cats poop out hairballs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hairballs that aren&#8217;t vomited up or passed in the stool can block the digestive tract. Symptoms include vomiting, decreased appetite, and signs of belly discomfort (which can be easy to miss in cats). Cats with intestinal blockages may need surgery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_cat_to_dissolve_hairballs\"><\/span>What can I give my cat to dissolve hairballs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lubricate the Digestive Tract Add a teaspoon of <b>olive oil or melted butter to your cat&#8217;s food once a week. Provide your cat with a small amount of canned tuna or sardines occasionally. Another effective option is to dip your cat&#8217;s paw into some petroleum jelly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_a_cat_who_is_struggling_with_a_hairball\"><\/span>How do you help a cat who is struggling with a hairball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Passing a hairball can be an unpleasant experience for cats, and they sometimes need assistance. To help a cat pass a furball safely, <b>a gastric lubricant can push hair through the gastrointestinal tract. Alternatively, offer malty treats, cat grass, or natural stool softeners, such as olive oil, oily fish, and pumpkin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_hairball_treatment_a_laxative\"><\/span>Is hairball treatment a laxative?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, the general hairball medications are a form of a laxative and will help with constipation. The hairball remedies come in different flavors  some of which cats love.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_get_constipated_with_hairballs\"><\/span>Can cats get constipated with hairballs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hairballs and other Foreign Bodies Although hairballs don&#8217;t cause a problem for most cats, <b>they can compact and cause constipation in cats that have an underlying condition, causing dehydration or a narrowed pelvic canal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_miralax_help_with_hairballs_in_cats\"><\/span>Will miralax help with hairballs in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s a great trick that really works in most cases. For cats that have more chronic issues with constipation due to hair ingestion, the osmotic laxative Miralax is a common one we employ. The active ingredient is polyethylene glycol 3350, which works with the body to draw water where it needs to go.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_has_a_hairball_stuck\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat has a hairball stuck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Hairballs in Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ongoing vomiting, gagging, retching, or hacking without producing a hairball.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Constipation.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<p>25-Jul-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_cant_cough_up_a_hairball\"><\/span>What happens if a cat can&#8217;t cough up a hairball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If a hairball gets stuck somewhere in the digestive tract, the resulting blockage can be life-threatening. Gastrointestinal blockages require prompt surgical intervention, so if your cat has any of these symptoms of a possible blockage, see your veterinarian immediately: repeated unproductive retching.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_a_cat_that_has_a_hairball_that_wont_come_out\"><\/span>How do you help a cat that has a hairball that won&#8217;t come out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Passing a hairball can be an unpleasant experience for cats, and they sometimes need assistance. To help a cat pass a furball safely, <b>a gastric lubricant can push hair through the gastrointestinal tract. Alternatively, offer malty treats, cat grass, or natural stool softeners, such as olive oil, oily fish, and pumpkin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_cat_olive_oil_for_hairballs\"><\/span>Can I give my cat olive oil for hairballs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Adding olive oil to your cat&#8217;s food can ease digestion and help pass the hair naturally. If you see your cat struggling with hairballs, consider adding a bit of olive oil to his or her food. Never force oil into the mouth, though, as you could send it into the lungs. Allow your cat to lick it up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_cat_eventually_pass_a_hairball\"><\/span>Will a cat eventually pass a hairball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While most of the swallowed hair eventually passes through the animal&#8217;s digestive tract and gets excreted intact in the feces, some of it remains in the stomach and gradually accumulates into a damp clump  the hairball. It&#8217;s not uncommon, says Dr. Goldstein, for a cat to regurgitate a hairball once every week or two.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_cat_poop_a_hairball\"><\/span>Why did my cat poop a hairball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes of Hairballs Cats are more likely to have problems with hairballs if they <b>swallow excessive amounts of hair or have a disorder that slows the movement of material through the digestive tract. Fleas and itchy skin conditions can lead to excessive grooming. Cats also overgroom in response to pain or stress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cat_hairballs_look_like_poop\"><\/span>Do cat hairballs look like poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hairballs are the yucky, tubular evidence that your cat has been grooming. <b>When you first see a hairball on the carpet or floor, you may easily mistake it for feces because of its color and shape. Your nose will quickly tell you though that this yucky thing came out of the other end of the cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_cat_has_a_hairball_blockage\"><\/span>How do you know if your cat has a hairball blockage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>hacking, gagging, and retching. Usually, your cat will then vomit the hairball in relatively short order.<\/b><b>Symptoms of Hairballs in Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ongoing vomiting, gagging, retching, or hacking without producing a hairball.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Constipation.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<p>25-Jul-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_poop_hair\"><\/span>Why does my cat poop hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you find large amounts of hair in your cat&#8217;s poop, it can be an indication that the cat is <b>over-grooming, he explains, which can be associated with anxiety, itchy skin, or diseases causing excessive shedding. Tapeworms may also be seen in your cat&#8217;s poop, Waldrop says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_cat_to_pass_a_hairball\"><\/span>How long does it take a cat to pass a hairball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Provide your cat with a small amount of canned tuna or sardines occasionally. Another effective option is to dip your cat&#8217;s paw into some petroleum jelly. They&#8217;ll lick it off, and the jelly will line the digestive tract to help the hair pass through their system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_dissolve_hairballs\"><\/span>How do you dissolve hairballs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More Fiber You can <b>add a few tablespoons of high-fiber cereal to your cat&#8217;s food to help process those hairballs. A quarter teaspoon of Metamucil or another fiber product can be added to the food for the same effect.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_cat_has_a_hairball_stuck\"><\/span>What do you do when your cat has a hairball stuck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a hairball gets stuck somewhere in the digestive tract, the resulting blockage can be life-threatening. Gastrointestinal blockages require prompt surgical intervention, so if your cat has any of these symptoms of a possible blockage, <b>see your veterinarian immediately: repeated unproductive retching.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_olive_oil_help_cats_pass_hairballs\"><\/span>Will olive oil help cats pass hairballs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hairball Help Olive oil can help lubricate your cat&#8217;s intestinal tract, creating more moisture so dry fur can move right through their digestive system. <b>Adding a teaspoon of olive oil to your cat&#8217;s food can help lubricate the intestinal lining and allow hairballs to more easily move through the gut<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_cat_cant_cough_up_a_hairball\"><\/span>What do you do if your cat can&#8217;t cough up a hairball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It could be a sign that the hairball has moved from their stomach to their intestine. This is a serious condition that should be addressed by <b>a vet immediately. You should take your cat to the vets if they have any of these cat hairball symptoms: Prolonged gagging, vomiting, retching without producing a hairball.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_cat_release_a_hairball\"><\/span>How can I help my cat release a hairball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Provide your cat with a small amount of canned tuna or sardines occasionally. Another effective option is to dip your cat&#8217;s paw into some petroleum jelly. They&#8217;ll lick it off, and the jelly will line the digestive tract to help the hair pass through their system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_cant_get_a_hairball_out\"><\/span>What happens if a cat can&#8217;t get a hairball out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If a hairball gets stuck somewhere in the digestive tract, the resulting blockage can be life-threatening. Gastrointestinal blockages require prompt surgical intervention, so if your cat has any of these symptoms of a possible blockage, see your veterinarian immediately: repeated unproductive retching.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_hairball_gel_work_for_constipation\"><\/span>Does hairball gel work for constipation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Answer: PetAg Hairball Solution Gel For Cats should only be used for cats 6 months of age and older. <b>It does state it can be help relieve constipation as it contains a gentle laxative. It should work quickly but can be used daily for 7 days to eliminate hairballs but no longer than 14 days.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do laxatives help cats with hairballs?How can I help my cat pass a hairball?Can cats poop out hairballs?What can I give my cat to dissolve hairballs?How do you help a cat who is struggling with a hairball?Is hairball treatment a laxative?Can cats get constipated with hairballs?Will miralax help with hairballs in cats?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-152023","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152023"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=152023"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152023\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=152023"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=152023"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=152023"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}