Your cat’s tail is a very essential part of her body. It helps with her balance and is connected also to the animal’s spine. It also contains nerves that are linked with bowel and bladder control. If your cat gets involved in an accident, her tail might end up getting injured. An injury to your cat’s tail might cause her mobility, defecation, and urination issues. Tail injury treatment will depend on how severe the damage is. With something minor, like a wound, you can perform first aid from your own home. Treating cuts will be based on your vet’s assessment of the severity of the injury. In more severe instances like fractures or dislocation, your vet might recommend an amputation, most especially if damage to the tail has resulted in nerve damage, causing defecation and urination issues. But if your cat does not seem to have any issues with eliminations, then the tail may naturally heal and amputation may not be needed at all. Even though a cat’s tail is important for balance, a cat with her tail amputated can cope and perform daily activities even without the tail.
Any sign of illness exhibited by your pet should require an appointment with your vets Brampton, ON.
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