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My cat's tail is cut and bleeding heavily. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 80 lbs

My cat got her tail cut off today and I was wondering if there something I can do it's bleeding a lot can she die from that?

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 30th, 2017

Hi. Poor thing! Yes, they can die from infection or blood loss or shock. I'm not sure if you mean she had it surgically removed today, or trauma removed it? Either way, I'd get her to the ER Right away.

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    Answered By Rebeccah Wood

    Licensed Veterinary Technician, Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist

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    Hello! If Kimora's tail has been cut off, it is an emergency situation. Not only is this extremely painful for Kimora, but there are major blood vessels in the tail that may not stop bleeding until they are sewn shut, and she may not make it if the bleeding isn't stopped. I highly recommend that you wrap Kimora's tail tightly with a clean cloth (a towel or old t-shirt works well for this) and get her to an emergency veterinarian right away. Borash Animal Hospital in Peabody, MA has an emergency veterinarian on-call: 978-531-8713 Additionally, you can bring Kimora directly to this location: Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital Emergency

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