Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Natural Dry Food for Adult Cats, Hairball Control, Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe, 7-lb. Bag

Has Stepping on a Hairball at 3am Made You Finally Serious About the Problem?

Cat hairballs are universal, but the frequency and severity aren't fixed — they're directly tied to what's in the food. Most cats generating hairballs weekly are eating kibble with minimal fiber and low moisture, two factors that slow gut transit enough to let swallowed fur accumulate. Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Natural Dry Food Hairball Control addresses both with a chicken and brown rice formula specifically formulated to move fur through the digestive tract rather than back the other direction. 7-lb bag for $28.99. Check current availability via here on Amazon.

What "Hairball Control" Actually Means in This Formula

The hairball control claim isn't marketing — it's a specific nutritional architecture. This formula includes higher dietary fiber content than standard adult cat kibble, specifically designed to increase gut motility. Faster gut transit means swallowed fur has less time to compact in the stomach. The chicken protein base provides amino acid completeness without introducing the novel proteins that can trigger sensitivities in cats eating the same base food for years.

Brown rice as the carbohydrate base is a deliberate choice for cats with sensitive digestion. It's more digestible than corn or wheat — common fillers in mass-market dry food — and contributes fermentable fiber that supports the gut microbiome without the digestive upset that high-chicory formulas can cause.

Spec	Detail
Formula	Chicken & Brown Rice
Weight	7 lbs
Functional Claim	Hairball Control
Life Stage	Adult Cats
Primary Protein	Deboned Chicken (#1 ingredient)

Blue Buffalo's Track Record in Hairball Management

Blue Buffalo's Tastefuls line is formulated without artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors — a base quality standard that matters for cats eating the same food daily. The hairball control variant specifically carries the fiber content that makes the functional difference. Cat owners transitioning from standard Blue Buffalo to the hairball control formula typically report visible improvement in hairball frequency within 4-6 weeks of full dietary transition.

What to Plan For

This is a dry food, which means it doesn't address the moisture deficit issue that contributes to hairball formation in cats that primarily eat kibble. For maximum hairball reduction impact, pairing with wet food supplementation or a water fountain is more effective than dry alone. The 7-lb bag is a practical trial size — enough to complete a full dietary transition and observe the functional effect before committing to a larger purchase.

For cats generating hairballs frequently on standard adult kibble, this formula is the evidence-backed dietary adjustment. See current pricing via here on Amazon.