Cat's tail not moving after vet visit? Sedation or injury?

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Hi i just would like to know more about my Cats tail and if a sedative can cause it to not move and just hang? Will movement come back later? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yes that could be a side effect from the sedation. If so, the movement will come back as soon as she is no longer groggy and feeling the effects of the sedation. It is also possible that she sprained her tail. Often times when this happens the tail will just "hang" down. Again, it will resolve with time (about 5-7 days). Have you felt the whole tail to see if there is any swelling or pain? If not, I suggest you do that to see if there is pain. If there is pain then it is more likley . an injury and not from the sedation. If you are really worried about the tail I suggest you call your vet and ask them since they have access to her medical history (like what drugs they used for sedation, etc). Hope this helps.

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