Adding natural roughage to their diets (a teaspoon daily of mashed lima beans, chopped wheat grass or psyllium husks) can help cats get rid of fur balls. A product called Laxatone can help.

When a mass of fur has increased in your cat to where it creates a partial or complete obstruction, problems can occur.

The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society is gearing up for its annual Fur Ball Gala and Live and Silent Auction, as part of its 25th anniversary celebration, from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Andover ...