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Many veterinarians can actually palpate or feel a hairball in the abdomen. Radiographs are normally taken, occasionally using a contrast medium like barium, for effective diagnosis. The hairball may not be entirely distinguishable from a foreign body aspiration, but an imminent blockage is dangerous no matter the culprit.
