Nail growing from tail

[Sabi Ha]

hello
my cat has a nail growing out of its tail.. im quite afraid.
what disease is this? is this a serious problem or will it go away in a few days?
kindly reply

 

[Tigger's Mum]

Can you upload a pic so we can see this please? Also, my first advice is if you are worried about your cat, make a vet's appointment ASAP.

 

[neely]

Welcome to TCS! Is it possible it's not actually a nail growing from your cat's tail but rather tissue, muscle or bone? Please refer to this article and scroll down to Degloving: 7 Common Cat Tail Injuries | PetMD
TCS has an informative Article that discusses tail injuries in cats which might be helpful for you:
Health Issues In Tails – TheCatSite Articles

Whatever the cause I would recommend contacting your vet so they can examine the tail and give a proper diagnosis.

 

[mrsgreenjeens]

Cats shed the outer coating of their nails every so often and you might find those anywhere. Could it be that that's stuck in his tail? I don't think it's any disease. A picture would really be helpful