Although hairball is a more common phenomenon among cats, dogs also get it under certain circumstances. Depending on its breed and how much care it receives, a pet dog might develop hairball either at the early stages of its life or during its maturity. If gone unnoticed for long, hairball can cause serious health issues for the dog. There are several ways to deal with hairball. The link below takes you to my post on common causes of hairball in dogs, and the main treatments dog owners can try.