2007-05-11 17:08:04 · 10 answers · asked by meljbe 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Extremely unlikely that this has anything to do with the neuter op. By 10 days the incision site will have healed and not be causing a problem - cat castration is the most minor and non-invasive of the four neuter ops.
Does your cat get regularly defleaed? Are you using a proper product from the vets? Fleas would be the most common cause of tail chewing in cats. Please note that even indoor cats can catch fleas - it's a very common misconception that they can't.
If you use something like Frontline regularly, I would get this checked by a vet. I can't see any possible way this problem could be linked to the castration, but it certainly needs to be looked at.
Chalice
2007-05-12 01:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your Siamese cat also twitch; i.e., does the skin on his back roll from rib to base of tail? Does he sometimes behave as if he is running away from something? Or he may over-groom to a point that it looks like he is attacking his tail or flanks? If so, then this could be a rather common affliction especially among oriental breeds - it is called Feline Hyperesthesia also known as "rolling skin." Episodes are almost always brought on by stress. Since your kitty has recently been "fixed," the experience may have stressed him. When my own cat has an episode of rolling skin, I put him in a quiet room where he can remain calm and relaxed. Cat stress aids like "Feliway" may also help your kitty. Lots of play time and making his life interesting can also go a long way in helpng the cat vent excess energy and stress.
2007-05-12 02:52:27 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. Well, not biting the tail, but acting strange is completely normal. After most cats go to the vet, they act wierd for a day or two. But when they get neutered, they act very wierd for a longer time. They are in pain, and want something else to hurt while in pain. If your cat keeps on biting it's tail for more than 2 weeks after the visit to the vet, call the vet office, immediatly.
2007-05-12 00:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by SoCalGirl<33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact the vet that neutered him. The fact that he's chewing shows that he has some pain in that region. If he fights regularly, this may be an infection from a wound, but it can also be a reaction to the surgery. Have the vet look at him. If this is an infection as a result from the surgery then they should fix it free of charge.
2007-05-12 00:15:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most vets will re-check an animal after surgery free of charge, but you'll probably have to pay for pain meds or antibiotics if he needs them, both of those are about $20 or less where I live.
2007-05-12 01:21:32 · answer #5 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its usually a sign of stress, infection or being separated from his mother to early.
2007-05-12 00:16:02 · answer #6 · answered by Noota Oolah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps he is under stress or it hurts. Maybe you should bring him back to the vet.
2007-05-12 00:26:45 · answer #7 · answered by Raven Hood® 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call vet right away.
examine tail, any scabs, cuts ?
good luck
2007-05-12 00:21:01 · answer #8 · answered by granapts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's in pain. Talk to your vet and ask their opinion, they might give you a mild pain killer.
2007-05-12 00:13:11 · answer #9 · answered by Niki 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
skin disease psoriasis or its angry coz it cant get any more pus
2007-05-12 00:15:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋