I hear some bad sounds whenever my dog... (7653 views), Itchy mouth in a dog. A cat will behave normally between episodes, and then display the signs associated with FHS. Cats will generally mark a new home to override the scent of another cat. Cat cries in pain, hisses if I try to touch base of her tail! My cat seems perfectly normal, runs, jumps, plays, all happy and everything. Playing less. Many cats enjoy petting until the stimulation is too much for them–especially around the base of the tail. he's moving slowly and is a bit off his food. You can sign in to vote the answer. She is the only suvivor of her litteer. Owner of 6 cats. The goal of this page is to help you go beyond the obvious signs of an emergency to include the more subtle Joined Mar 1, 2009 Messages 117 Reaction score 1 Location MA. If changes in these behaviors are observed, your cat should be evaluated by your … There is a cycle of love & death that shapes the lives of those who choose to travel in the company of animals. Here are three common tail movements you will be familiar with, and what they could mean: 1 Tail up. I immediately noticed,... (15808 views), Possible diabetes My cat is very thirsty, he will run to the bathroom counter for a drink of water, he... (8351 views), Calcification in the lungs. Read this! Sometimes it’s the base of her tail as well. Underneath your kitty's pretty coat could be a nasty bump filled with pus, known in the human world as an abscess. Vet tomorrow and I hope he'll get some pain relief. For quite sometime now she has been experiencing something that is irritating her... (68542 views), older cat with itchy ears. Do you know what foods are safe for your dog? 4. gcse.async = true; Is your cat peeing in the house? It starts moving from the moment you touch her or say her name, which just excites her and makes the tail start. Spinal arthritis makes it uncomfortable to twist and turn, so grooming the body, especially the hind end, becomes difficult. Other mites. Dear Dr Marie: This issue occurs after a large amount of high activity and it's thought that transient damage occurs to the muscles, ligaments, and tendons at the base of the tail. The only way to know for sure what's going on is by taking a car ride to your vet. Many loving cat owners wait too long to take their kitties with feline illnesses symptoms to the veterinarian. Dr. Michele K. DVM . My cat is 7 years old. Tippy toes with their back feet and front lying down, then they fall over into a roll and immediately jump … This quick shaking can also mean that your cat is feeling especially on edge and nervous about something. It will evoke much cat chattering. Thank you for your question. Yours exchange into such a post. If your cat comes home and will not lift his tail or it seems bent or broken, your cat may have a tail injury or even a broken tail. He's neutered male - he... (17964 views). He lifts his paws up higher than normal... (10043 views), Tylosin responsive diarrhea. Reluctant to move . This is more common in cats fed a dry food diet. But as the VCA Animal Hospitals website points out, sometimes a spur presses on a nerve. In the case of spondylosis deformans, they aren't usually a great cause for concern. (function() { After, she's usually happy for you to resume petting her - unless you touch that spot again. When a cat's tail seems to be whipping and shaking in a more aggressive and exaggerated manner, that can be a sign that she's angry about something. Position: wrapped around another cat. Generally speaking, if a cat has pain at base of tail, its life quality, as well as overall health, may suffer greatly without proper interventions. Adult Cat. my cat is holding his tail down and cries and hisses when the area at the base of his tail is touched. he's moving slowly and is a bit off his food. Perianal fissures are treated with stool softeners, antibiotic therapy, and perianal cleansing. they were... (34703 views), Too aggressive petting? look on the internet at reliable sources and see if you can find anything that will help with it. Panther Lily (パンサー・リリー Pansā Rirī) is an Exceed that originally worked for the kingdom of Edolas as the Magic Militia's First Division Commander of the Royal Army.3 He is a member of the Fairy Tail Guild and is Gajeel Redfox's companion. His front legs seem weak at times and then a few minutes later he'll run climb stairs. Sometimes dry, itchy skin can induce or aggravate a hyperesthesia condition. Cats will touch you and your things, pee on you or your things (otherwise known as marking), or rub against you or something you own in order to let other cats in the area know that you are theirs. could this be stress? 2. help If she has hyperesthesia, you'll normally hear your kitty react with a chorus of cries no matter where along her back you touch her, but because her chewing and gnawing at her skin is more common in the lower back and can lead to lesions, that area may be more painful. Thread starter miamaria; Start Date Apr 7, 2009; Apr 7, 2009 #1 M. miamaria TCS Member Thread starter. While Dr. Marie can't officially diagnose your pet or prescribe medications, she can often advise you on whether a vet visit is necessary. I … Question: "Why does my cat attack her tail?" Fleas may congregate near the base of your cat's tail, resulting in the skin there becoming itchy. The results are suffering pets, heartbroken owners, and a higher financial cost. These symptoms include twitching skin, violent swishing of the tail, and repeated biting or licking of the back, tail, and pelvic limbs.