Thread: Anti-hairball foods

Having just read through some of the dietary threads, I feel a bit like I am lighting the blue touch paper here, but I just want some sensible answers based on experience and to be totally transparent, I will be asking my vet too next time we see him, but personal experience can count for a lot....

OK, I have owned cats for over 20 yrs and for the majority of that time they [and our dogs] have always been fed on Hills Science plan kibble food, with various small amounts of 'wet' thrown in as a treat once or twice a week. All good so far, but, Ella is our first long haired cat. She was initially on Royal Canin when we got her and we 'weened' her onto HSP Kitten with no problems at all and even when she occasionally steals adult and wet food off the other two, it has no adverse affect on her digestive system. So, in a few months time it will time to move her onto an adult variety and here is where the question comes in. So far, she is showing no evidence of having problems with hairballs, despite the fact she is currently in full moult and does groom herself regularly, so...is it best to stick to standard adult food unless problems appear further down the line, or use the hairball one as a precautionary measure right from the off?

I know there are various arguments for and against all types of food, but want to avoid that debate if I can and just find out what other people have done when it comes to feeding commercial pet foods and dealing with any possible future hairball problems...pretty please