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GNC Pets Ultra Mega Hairball Formula Chicken Flavor Cat Gel

GNC Pets Ultra Mega Hairball Formula Chicken Flavor Cat Gel

By GNC 3 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 75% confidence
4.3 /10
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
Design
3.0
Function
6.0
Durability
5.0

In a Nutshell

  • Effective for hairball treatment without petroleum jelly
  • Mixxed feedback on cat palatability
  • Some cats hate it and prefer other brands

Quick Verdict

The GNC Pets Ultra Mega Hairball Formula Chicken Flavor Cat Gel receives mixed reviews. Some cats enjoy the flavor, while others are not enticed. The gel is effective for hairball treatment without petroleum jelly, but some cats prefer alternatives.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 3
Would Recommend 67%
Would Buy Again 50%
Avg Lifespan Not specified

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

each and every cat are different and have different likes

Prevention: Closer trial and ensures done on cat like or dislike

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Petroleum jelly-free (2)

    Users appreciate the absence of petroleum jelly, which can cause vomiting in some cats.

  • Picky cat appealing gel (1)

    Works for very picky cats

Cons

  • Lacks safety ingredients (1) minor

    The lack of certain ingredients may make them intolerable for some cats.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Cat owners with picky eaters — The gel is effective and cats enjoy eating it.

Skip If

  • Cat owners with pets the dislike treats) — Some cats seem to dislike the brand completly

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Not specified

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Some cats seem to dislike the brand completly

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.0
3 reviews
5★
33%
4★
33%
3★
0%
2★
33%
1★
0%
Tasteless treats (1) price is expensive (1)

Common Questions

Is petroleum jelly used?

petroleum is true, but the key ingredients are different

Will cat eat it from its mouth?

Change goes in favour as I happier to use, not directly goes to paw

Highlighted Reviews

— Jan

"Every cat owner knows if the cat doesn't eat it, it's a waste of money. My Maine Coon needs this from time to time, and I have discovered that most hairball treatments have petroleum jelly as the first ingredient. I used to put this on his paw, but he will happily eat it from his plate. I will def..."

— Cathy

"I will not be ordering this again because my cats do not like it. I paid extra to get chicken flavor, but to no avail because my cats turn up their noses. Probably not your fault because they don't even like wet food very often."

Bottom Line

This product is a viable option for pet owners looking to treat hairballs without petroleum jelly but may need to experiment with different flavors or alternatives.

4.3 /10
Below Average