Did you see the story about the 4 pound hairball that was removed from a tiger? The story is from my local area, but I know it made national news. Can I just say YUCK?!?! You can click on the link under the image for the full story. Associated Press The litter box has to be my least favorite thing about owning a cat, but the whole hairball thing is almost a deal breaker. So what can you do help your kitty? There are quite a few choices. You can buy a lubricant. They work well enough, but the smell is horrendous. I don't know how cats stand it. You can give them kitty treats especially formulated for hairballs. My kitty actually likes these, but he's already over 20 pounds and the recommended dosage is 5 treats a day. There are even some home remedies that you can use and you most likely already have it in your pantry. Butter - add 1/2 teaspoon to food once a week Olive Oil - add 1/2 teaspoon to food once a week Petroleum Jelly - place a dab on ...