Is Vasoline safe for cats DIY?

It shouldn't hurt them but you don't want to give them too much.

yes it is, according to most vet sites, but too much too often can cause a vitamin A deficiency. (which would require supplements - and we all know how easy pills are to administer to cats {NOT}) Dogs and Humans may also consume Vaseline. You can also try plain canned pumpkin.

I definitely wouldn’t use Vaseline on a cat. I have a Birman, and they have really long and soft fur. In order to lessen the hair balls, I brush her frequently. She loves it, plus it really seems to help. Bathing them weekly also helps. You could also call a vet in your city to ask for their recommendation.

I've read that it's OK, but, I'd be cautious since it's a petroleum product.

Call your vet and ask them before you do anything.

I wouldn't do it. If you like tuna (or other canned fish) buy a can and give the cats about a tablespoon of the oil it is packed in once a month. Pop a krill oil or other edible fish oil capsule over their food once a month. Feed them a sardine once a month (very gross I know). When/if you have fish for dinner squeeze a little of the oil over their food. Or simply buy the paste that is made for this in the pet department of most stores.

If you go to a pet store, or a farm implement store that sells animal food, they should have a hairball remedy there. I wouldn't let a cat ingest too much Vasoline, as Ann said, it is a petroleum product. If you can't, or don't want to, do that... try olive oil in their food

Vaseline is pretty inert, I have heard of other people that do that too. There are flavored ones at most stores that have pet departments and pet stores.

Please go to a veterinarian and buy the right product.

Please DO NOT force your cats to lick off petroleum jelly. Look in pet department or pet store for Hairball Remedy. I got mine at grocery store. That is ok to put on paws; had to do that to get it into my cat. Such picky animals: mine looked at the smear on leg and then at me. I could clearly hear "So, what's this junk and why did you put it on me?"

Olive oil. put a few drops on their food.

I wouldn't use it. Better to use vegetable or olive oil mixed in their food. To prevent hairballs in the future, add a tablespoon of canned pumpkin to each feeding - the fiber and texture will help move the fur along the digestive tract.

Petromalt..hairball remedy and If you use the smear method make sure to get it well smeared and not just in ball on their foot.... otherwise you have stuff flung everywhere...