well my cat sometimes likes to chew on her tail
the very end of it
we checked and there is not cut or anything
this has been happening for almost a 2 years now
she will sit there and lick it and then walk around like its normal
any thoughts on why she does this?
could the fact she is not fixed have any effect?
she is about 3 years old.
2007-01-22 04:58:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Chewing is a sign of several things,. Skin Allergies, Skin dryness, Damaged skin, Fleas, and or chronic mental bordom. Cats also are being found to have chronic nerve problems in there backs, if they were exposed to rough play and improper handling as a kitten, especially if a person was constantly "scruffing" or picking the cat up by the back of the neck. Kinda like restless leg syndrome in humans. Starts in a wavy like motion from the neck to the tail like the skin is twitching constantly. They will be normal, all of a sudden stop and chew thier back, or base of tail. Then continue on. Some even become severally agitated and run around the house like hey are crazy and nip people if they try to pet them when they are in this state. Anyway all of the above mention need to be seen by a proffesional vet, because they should all be treated to make them stop. Do it to rule out Medical reasons, then you know its behavorial.
2007-01-22 05:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-24 18:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not a big problem. if u see loosing of the hair or skin you might want to get some medicine so she will stop chewing on it. and like the guy said it is a habit and a comfort to her.it is like lets say....sucking your fingers as a little kid, it takes a while to stop.if she just sits there and does it and nothing is bleeding or looks like it hurts then just let her do it.
2007-01-22 05:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by Morgan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats chew the tail. It's not a problem. But you should have her spayed.
2007-01-22 05:05:31 · answer #4 · answered by Boombam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is typical of a cat that was removed from its mother too early. it has now been ingrained as a habit. so it doesn't have much meaning anymore except that it is used to doing it and its a "comfort" response
2007-01-22 05:05:02 · answer #5 · answered by pundragonrebel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat does it all the time. He starts just licking it like he is cleaning then he'll start to nibble on it. It is normal.
2007-01-22 05:16:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would not worry about it unless she is making herself scab or bleed... it may just be a nervous tick.. like biting your nails or something..or induced by stress.. sometimes when my cat gets stressed she will pull her fur out in clumps, but then she will quit and it grows back
if you are really concerned as your vet
2007-01-22 05:07:18 · answer #7 · answered by Texas Cookie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there was a girl 'who was on here the other day' and her kitten 4wks old sucked his belly and her shirt.he was taken from mama kitty to early 'so they find a way to help them copeland that's your cats way...mine sucks blankets.my bed would be wet when i jumped in'sp kitty got her own blanket to suck now.....LOL
2007-01-22 06:39:30 · answer #8 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it.He probably just enjoys doing this.
2007-01-26 02:18:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now that is strange
2007-01-22 05:06:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋