I have a HUGE kitty, over 20 lbs, and very very long, but her tail is short and thin, I call it a rats tail, why is there no weight to her tail?
2006-10-07 09:00:17 · 12 answers · asked by pumpmar 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
That's a good question! I have a tortoise-shell calico that gained twice her weight once we had her spayed. She's named Pumpkin (hee-hee)! Anyway, her legs and tail are very thin, but her belly is HUGE! I think it's a lot like people (except people obviously don't have tails). Have you ever noticed how many old men look like frogs? They have big tummies but have skinny legs like a frog. LOL
2006-10-07 09:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aside from the fact that most fat is stored in places *other* than the tail, there is also a genetic makeup that predisposes your cat to a short tail.
We show/raise Ragdolls which are supposed to have long tails. One of our girls has a tail that is irritatingly short. She's Championed, but it's a fault and we're careful to make sure Papa has a nice, long tail.
2006-10-07 09:45:28 · answer #2 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the tail is made up of cartilage which would not have fat cells but I could be wrong. As far as the short and thin part, maybe that's just the way her tail is!
2006-10-07 10:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by Maggie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats are not supposed to have fat in their tails. I don't know why the tail would be thin though. I guess it's just in his or her genes.
2006-10-07 09:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Turtle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our cats will puff their tails up whilst they are enjoying confusing with one yet another. The kitten (6 months previous) is in a relentless state of leisure so it takes alot for her tail to poof. in many cases some thing unexpected. it is not unavoidably using being scared, however the extra excited she gets, the bigger her tail trees out! Mau, our huge 14 lb 2 12 months previous, purely puffs up whilst he sees different cats outdoors or is startled. Misha (12 yrs previous) puffs up whilst shes excited or scared. this is exceedingly hysterical to ascertain the tabbys with the poofy tails. they appear to be racoons!
2016-10-18 23:51:57 · answer #5 · answered by delcampo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because all a tail is is a bone. It doesn't need fat around it.
2006-10-07 09:28:29 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kitties come in all shapes and sizes. I have one that has the skinniest tail i've ever seen! don't be worried, but i would but him/her on a diet
2006-10-07 14:27:11 · answer #7 · answered by candygrr1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every cat is different; your cat simply isn't genetically "programmed" to store much fat in its tail.
2006-10-07 09:03:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fat cells are stored in specific areas. the tail is not one of them.
2006-10-07 09:09:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Cats don't have fat on their tails. Some look bigger than others because of fluffier fur.
2006-10-07 09:20:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋