Supposedly, the average cat spends between 10% and 30% of its waking hours licking itself. But my cat Piper is no average cat. She’s a little neurotic, and has been known to lick bald patches into her fur. So getting rid of hairballs is a topic I know a thing or two about. Lately, because it’s spring and the cats are shedding more than usual, I’ve had to be especially vigilant about using my knowledge of how to get rid of hairballs. There are several potential solutions to a hairball problem, and you may have to try more than one method - or a combination of methods - before you pinpoint the best way to prevent hairballs in your cat. This article offers lots of tips, so you should find something there to help you get rid of hairballs.