Why is my new (8 weeks) kitten's tail shaking/shivering?

Answer 1

I wish I knew why, because my 2 /12 year old female cat does it. My 17 yr old daughter swears Cooper is just horney, and grosses out when Cooper does her tail that way.

Answer 2

Reading a kittens tail movements is not only fun, it's useful. A cats tail tells a lot of
things about whats on their minds. One of the uses a kitten has for its tail is to
demonstrate self confidence and pride.

Kittens may walk with their tails sticking straight up in the air, indicating they are
having a very proud and boastful moment.

If, on the other hand, a kitten's tail suddenly puffs out and looks bushy, and starts
shaking, it is usually a sign that something has frightened the kitten. When given
this sign, though your urge may be to pick up your kitten, avoid doing so immediately.
You might startle the kitten and end up with a harsh scratch.

Small twitches of a kitten's tail can also indicate that your kitten is irritated at
something. This can be for a variety of reasons, including a dirty litter box or lack of
food. Be sure to check out your kitty's supplies to make sure there isn't some small
problem you can remedy quickly.

Answer 3

8 week old kittens, just like human babies, are still going through a lot of neurological growth. Sometimes the signals going to the nerves are too strong and it can cause the shaking/shivering that you're seeing. This will naturally go away as the kitten gets older and her system is more developed.

My daughter used to be very shaky when she was a baby and her pediatrician explained this to me.

Answer 4

Actually it depends on what they're doing at the time. If they are doing it when they come toward you or while you're petting them and they look happy (with their eyes kind of half closed or purring) it's most likely doing it because they are really happy and excited. If they flick their tail looking at something really intently, they want to pounce or are on the defensive. If they are male and just do it all of the time (away from you) they are probably spraying. If the cat does it while relaxing AND looking bored or annoyed, your cat might be agitated, but again, this would not be a common occurance. They also do it when they are frightened (like after a really bad fight, too-but usually when you come to give them comfort-so again, this can also mean excitment at seeing you) but you said that the cat does this all of the time, and the cat can't be frightened, annoyed, or defensive all of the time, so I believe you are actually seeing your cat very happy to see you. All three of my cats do the rattling tail thing when I pet them and come in the door. It is rather cute. They do it differently. One uses the tip of her tail, the other kind of wags her whole tail, and the other one kind of twitches the base of her tail. I hope that helps answer your question. I'm sorry it's so long.

Answer 5

Well if you ask me.I think the reason your kitten's tail is shivering so much,It may be in fright or confusion,or may still be to young and still need it's mother.

Answer 6

he might be cold or scared. try holding him to help with both. if it doesn't stop you might want to take him to the vet he might have a nervous disorder