My cat fell. Her tail looks flattened and painful. Should I see a vet?

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My cat’s tail looks flattened and lowered, she has been experiencing tail pain but recently fell off a chair and her tail looks lowered, flattened and in pain. Pet's info: Cat | Tonkinese | Female | spayed | 20 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Sarah! It sounds like she may have injured her tail when she fell. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam. He/she can take x-rays if needed to check for any problems, and can also prescribe pain medication or anti-inflammatories for her if needed.

My cat fell. Her tail looks flattened and painful. Should I see a vet?

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