Manx Cats – What You Need To Know About The Tailless Cat
2017年11月19日 · The vertebrae of the tail are usually fused together. Stubby - Sometimes called short-tailed Manx, these cats have a tail with several non-fused vertebrae that are no longer than half the tail length of a normal cat. Longy - Some Manx cats have full tails even though they are in fact purebred Manx. The tail may be shorter than that of a non ...
Caring for a cat without a tail, or with a bobtail or short tail?
2000年10月23日 · 6,383. Location. On TCS. We're taking a special look at our cats' tails this month (the theme for August), and I was wondering if members can share some of their insights about caring for cats with shorter than usual tails, or no tails at all. These can be cats born without a tail (like Manx cats), bobtails, or those who have lost their tail ...
A Cat Owner’s Manual For A Healthy Tail - TheCatSite.com
2014年8月13日 · Physically, it serves to enhance the cat's balance and agility. It is also a tool of communication, displaying movements and postures that help convey your cat's mood. Each cat's tail consists of 19 to 21 tiny bones, known as caudal vertebrae. The actual count can vary depending on the tail's length. These bones, separated by flexible discs ...
Nerve damage in tail | TheCatSite
2011年4月26日 · Demodex is a mite that burrows into the skin near the hair shafts, and although it’s rare in cats, it is another cause of cat hair loss. This mite can damage the hair permanently, causing it to shed and result in bald spots. Arthritis. Cats …
Black specks that aren't Flea Dirt | TheCatSite
2013年6月11日 · 78. Hey all, brand new poster. For a while my older cat, Winter, has been very sensitive near the base of the her tail. If scratched there she licks the air or the nearest surface, so I try hard not to even touch her there unless I'm brushing her. In that specific area I've noticed little black flecks dotting her coat, so I suspected fleas.
How To Tell If My Cat Was Born Without A Tail | TheCatSite
2019年9月17日 · Messages. 3. Purraise. 2. Willowy said: Usually if their tails were cut, there's a small naked scar patch at the very end. That's how people can tell if a dog is a natural bobtail or was docked as a neonate. I'm sure cats are the same. To me, her tail looks natural.
"Double jointed" tail? | TheCatSite
2006年12月20日 · The arial type tail that points forward to a greater or lesser degree is common in many cats, regardless of breed or non-breed and is dominant. The genetics for this involve at least two genes - one dominant and at least one recessive. The dominant gene may be linked to the X chromosome.
How do I interpret swishing tail? | TheCatSite
2023年9月25日 · 1) Position. When the tail is higher, the better the cat's mood. When the tail is down, the more unhappy. Exceptions are the extremes. If the tail is straight up like the stereotypical "witch cat" the cat is feeling aggro. (Highly aggravated.) If the tail is tucked under the cat's butt, that means she's frightened.
Sudden constant licking of butt/under-tail area | TheCatSite
2009年3月1日 · Excessive attention to that area could be a sign of bladder problems (which would be a very serious issue and worth going to the emergency vet). It could also indicate a problem with his bowels--diarrhea, constipation, impacted anal glands, parasites, etc. Apr 7, 2009. #3.
Bobtail Kitten with problem-Please help | TheCatSite
2008年11月12日 · Bob-tailed and no tail cats sometimes suffer from a deformity which shortens the length of the spine, one of the resulting problems is bowel and bladder control. Since she is only leaving dollops, as you say, it may be surgically correctable if that is …