Why does my cat chew the tip of his tail?
Sometimes the biting at the tip of the tail is related to obsessive/compulsive behavior and sometimes it is related to true physical discomfort. If it is related to a behavioral disorder, amputating the tail may only serve to transfer the biting to the remaining stump.
What happens if you break your cat’s tail?
The likelihood of nerve damage occurring is higher with a fracture or break though, which could cause a variety of other health issues. Nerve damage can be caused by any and all of the injuries listed above. Damage can occur in just the tip of the tail, resulting in constant pain, or to the base of the tail, resulting in paralysis.
Why is my cat shedding so much all of a sudden?
An inappropriate comb can lead to tugging on the fur and may even be the cause of your cat’s excess shedding. You can also run a warm damp (clean of course) cloth over your cat’s fur.
What causes pain in the tip of a cat’s tail?
Nerve Damage. Nerve damage can be caused by any and all of the injuries listed above. Damage can occur in just the tip of the tail, resulting in constant pain, or to the base of the tail, resulting in paralysis. It all depends on whether or not the cauda equina nerves have been stretched or torn.
Why does my cat keep licking his tail?
Could be that he’s licked this area raw. Sometimes a cat will lick an area obsessively because they’re experiencing itching or pain somewhere close to it. In a male cat I’d be considered he was licking himself down there because he was having urinary tract issues (crystals in the urine).
Why do Cats lose hair on the back of their tails?
Well, the causes for fur fallout on the back near the tail or at the base of the tail are numerous. Anything that can result in hair loss anywhere in the body would as well result in hair loss in this area. In addition, hair loss in the two areas can occur during mating.
An inappropriate comb can lead to tugging on the fur and may even be the cause of your cat’s excess shedding. You can also run a warm damp (clean of course) cloth over your cat’s fur.
What kind of cat does not shed hair?
Sphynx cats, as well as other hairless cats, do not have much hair to shed. However, Bengal cats and Ocicats also don’t shed as much as others, despite having a relatively thick coat. This is partly why some believe them to be more hypoallergenic than others.
What happens to a cat’s tail in cold weather?
“This happens in cold weather when a cat seeks out the warmth of a recently parked car engine. When the car is re-started, the tail can be trapped and pulled into the running car engine.” This type of injury can cause paralysis of the tail and nerve damage.