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Cat bites his own tail
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Beats me! Oliver's 5 and still chases his tail sometimes.... he'll be sitting and it'll be between his legs twitching and he'll start looking at it with that huntin stare... then he'll start to chase and try to bite it... I always tell him "that's gonna hurt..." then *chomp* followed by a look of surprise on his face.... 5 years and he still doesn't get that it's attached to him
As long as it's just in play and not like an obsessive thing that would signify some kind of medical or OCD problem, then it's nothing to be worried about (as long as he doesn't play too rough of course, haha)
As long as it's just in play and not like an obsessive thing that would signify some kind of medical or OCD problem, then it's nothing to be worried about (as long as he doesn't play too rough of course, haha)
My Sophie bites his tail for play on a daily basis and it doesn't seem to hurt...it's just a playful thing!!! (It's really cute too!!) He'll bite it and then groom it a little....then onto the next thing to catch his attention.
If it's not obsessive, I agree that you shouldn't worry!!!
If it's not obsessive, I agree that you shouldn't worry!!!
Yea I've heard cats have no control over the movements of their tails. Then I heard a comedian having a real good time using that fact as part of his material when talking about his cats bringing home a huge bird.Originally Posted by BuzbyJLC10
Beats me! Oliver's 5 and still chases his tail sometimes.... he'll be sitting and it'll be between his legs twitching and he'll start looking at it with that huntin stare... then he'll start to chase and try to bite it... I always tell him "that's gonna hurt..." then *chomp* followed by a look of surprise on his face.... 5 years and he still doesn't get that it's attached to him
As long as it's just in play and not like an obsessive thing that would signify some kind of medical or OCD problem, then it's nothing to be worried about (as long as he doesn't play too rough of course, haha)
So I guess when the see their tail moving thats why they chase it.
why would you want to
mine chase and bite there tails all the time.
Does he injure himself when he does this? Like does he aggressively attack his tail and make it bleed?
My cat chewed off the end of his tail and has been diagnosed with feline hyperesthesia, other wise known as mutilating disease. It is a nerve disorder. My vet suggested VOM adjustments, which is like a nerve realignment massage and acupuncture. Other studies recommend antidepressants.
If it is just playing, try Fooey or Bitterapple, which taste horrible.
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