A hairball may enter the intestine and cause a life-threatening obstruction. In particular, cats are known for coughing before spitting up a hairball. They are prone to hairball obstructions and matted coats if not cared for properly. It is a common ingredient in hairball remedies for domestic cats. She and Hairball are also known as a two cat group called Pound Purries. Angela eventually returns to work and coughs up a hairball. Ms. Lion (resurrected by Hairball via the Soul Gem) dubs the group the Pet Avengers. Rarely, a fecalith will form around a hairball (Trichobezoar), or other hygroscopic or desiccant nucleus. Drew names this creature "Hairball", though it may have just been an insult. This is often thrown up and is better known as a hairball. Fla. The hairball was given to Ripley's Believe it or Not.