You might think you're prepared for this claim file podcast, but maybe you aren't. Have a listen as Dr. Bill and Dr. Larry discuss cats and hairballs. (We clean up after the Wabby daily - and sometimes have to race across the room to get her off of the bed or the couch - or off the expensive rug in the dining room!)
But, even this made us realize that we have it easy! When it comes to cats, Wabby is an "Oscar Madison Cat"... as Dr. Bill calls cats that are more fastidious about grooming, but she's also fond of us so we're usually around when she starts that hairball cough. It's easy to get complacent and think hairballs come with the territory, until something tramatic happens, as it did here...and then, you'll be glad veterinary medicine has come a long, long way.
I only hope that before then, you will at least consider looking at pet health insurance. Good thing the pet parents of our podcast example, Gabe, did. He wins the hairball story in my book! (hint: think Smurfs!)