We use it at the clinic for taking temperatures with a rectal thermometer for easy insertion, and it can also be used for getting rid of hairballs, so I guess you could say it's good for both ends of the kitty, you know what they say, "What goes in, must come out". It's much cheaper than paying $10.00 for tuna or malt flavored hairball flavored Hairball remedy that my cat wont eat anyway.

Pros: goes in both ends, cheap

Cons: greasy

We put this around the shaved areas after spays & neuters to soothe the razor burns we get sometimes.Does work for hairballs and dry skin too.An all around good product.

Pros: cheap easy to get

Cons: I don't know

this has so many uses, I am not sure that I would use it for hairballs though, just the thought of putting vasoline in anyone/things mouth is enough to have my gag reflex go into overdrive. Yech!! But it is good for sore paws and you can also use a thick coat of it over a skin irration with some bitter apple spray on top to keep the animals from licking the affected area.

Pros: not just for hairballs

Cons: what a mess

Invented in 1872 by Robert Chesebrough, this petroleum jelly has been in everyone's home since, well, 1872. The current formula is a mix of a mixture of mineral oils, paraffin and microcrystalline waxes. It protects skin from the effects of weather and exposure and acts like a sealant to help keep moisture in the skin. Use it at night to keep your lips from drying out.

Pros: Good for a variety of problems

Cons: messy

We normally give our cats hairball control treats which they love. However, we ran out and some friends of our recommended using vaseline. We smeared a little on their paws and let them lick it off. It worked well. We still give them treats because they like them and they are spoiled cats. However, when in a pinch for hairball we know this works like a charm.

Pros: Cheap and easy to use

Cons: none