2007-11-27 20:44:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Thats actually a generalization. .
Different cats have differing levels of tolerance for what we humans do to them in the name of affection. . For instance, we had a cat that would not let anyone touch his paws. . she would freak out. . but she had no problem with touching or holding her tail. .
Another cat was the same way, but about her ears. .
Another factor is that many cats have differing levels of tolerance for different people. . Our current tuxedo cat will let either my husband or I pick him up, rub his tummy and in some cases get close. . .If one of the kids tries this, it usually results with a nasty scratch. . .
So, basically its an idiosyncrasy that different cats have. .
Hope this helps
2007-11-27 20:51:30 · answer #1 · answered by Clara Nett 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why Do Cats Not Like Their Tail Touched
2017-01-13 06:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well actually my cat doesn't mind as long as I don't tug on it too much. My last cat didn't like his tummy, legs or tail being touched. I suppose it is something like humans that are sensitive to touch in certain area. Like the feet.
2007-11-27 20:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by i am a dog groomer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most animals generally dislike the back ends of their bodies being touched. I guess it comes from that being the most vulnerable body part, since they can't see it, and so are extra wary of it being injured. Also, a surprise attack from a predator or challenger is much more dangerous coming from behind unexpectedly, so I imagine the instincts are to react swiftly when approached or touched from behind.
My cat's fine with it if I am facing him - but he also hates it if I touch his tail before any other part of his body.
2007-11-27 22:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by MJF 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Kitty (name) never had a problem with that. I'd be sitting on chair and when she walked by took her take and gently went back and forth with her tail. Turned around and came back for more. Told her she need a dusting as her tail was as fluffy as a duster.
She was our long hair beauty and her body was like a rag doll cat.
She liked the tail thing, so decided she was going to do morning exercising with my husband. He'd stand, bend from waist with arms hanging to floor. Kitty would come a running to join him with morning stretches. There she was right by his hands waiting to be bounced around. He'd paddled her butt back and forth and came back for more. This of course including her "duster" tail. It was fun to watch because she was so floppy like a rag doll. Guess that was her way of loosening up each morning besides the attention of course.
Yah, she was a nag.
Her body and duster routine end when she just got too old and figured she didn't need her butt bounced around any more.
She decided to let us go a few months ago at age 25 yrs. She still liked her tail dusted right to the end. She let me know she was still thinking of me just the other day when I was down stairs working on the computer. I finally payed attention when I realized I wasn't going nuts. She was doing her usual talking from upstairs. Finally looked up at the ceiling and said to her "yes, I can hear you" and our conversation ended. It wasn't a "mind" thing, because she also had a "big" mouth. Always talking and interrupting. Probably wanted her tail wiggled.
So that's my story about our Kitty with the "duster" tail. If you see a fluffy tain run pass, say hello from us. All I can say, is every Kitty is different with their own charm and personality.
Sometimes with a big mouth and a duster for a tail.
2007-11-27 22:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by Eagles Fly 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because there tails are very delicate parts of their anatomy. They have a bone that goes almost right to the tip and is a vital tool to help them balance when climbing and even walking. When you touch it they feel threatened that you are going to damage their equipment.
When they trust you however, they will allow you to play with it-but not 2much!
2007-11-27 20:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by Nika 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not all cats are like that. You could stroke my cats right down to the tips of their tales and they wouldnt pull away because ive always done that. Some cats are more sensitive - maybe in the past someone has deliberately pulled their tale so they are more wary now. Suppose its the same as if someone pulls your hair..
2007-11-27 20:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by mel_worton 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats tails are delicate and cats don't want to touch them.
2007-11-27 20:57:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats use their tails for balance. Best not to touch kitty's tail.
2007-11-27 20:48:06 · answer #9 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it varies between cats. My kitty doesn't mind me touching her tail at all.
2007-11-27 20:52:34 · answer #10 · answered by Kari N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋