My cat's tail feels like a bone is poking out. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 10 lbs
I was petting my cat and his tail feels like there is a bone poking out of it and any time I try to look at it or feel it he freaks out. I'm not sure what I should do
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Published on January 2nd, 2017
I would have Burt checked out by the vet. It is possible he could have suffered an injury to his tail causing it to be painful and may actually have a broken bone. A physical exam and x-rays can be done to see if any trauma has been done to his tail, and the vet can suggest treatment based on the findings of the physical exam and x-rays.
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Published on August 19th, 2018
Your kitty likely either was hit by a car or got his tail caught under the wheel of a car and shot off severing the tail bones from the hip. Please take him to a veterinarian for some xrays and pain medicine and treatment as indicated by the clinical exam results.
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