tail injurey and possible amputation of tail

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EdDiggstds@aol.com - 08 Nov 2007 04:18 GMT

My cat somehow got an injury at the base of her tail. Now she is
unable to move her tail. The vet told me her tail was dead. He told me
to wait six weeks to see if she regains the use of her tail. He said
that if it does not come back to life after six weeks it would need
to be amputated.
Has anyone else encountered this an if so what were the results?

Ed

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Matthew - 08 Nov 2007 04:28 GMT

> My cat somehow got an injury at the base of her tail. Now she is
> unable to move her tail. The vet told me her tail was dead. He told me
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> Ed

My phantom broke the base of his tail and he regained it after some time a
few months. He has full function of it this happened when he was 5 he is 13
this year

The only reason to remove the tail is if the blood flow has been restricted
and or a infection could set in. IF there is blood flow IMO don't remove
the tail also before you decide on surgery see another vet first.

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John Ross Mc Master - 08 Nov 2007 22:14 GMT

>My cat somehow got an injury at the base of her tail. Now she is
>unable to move her tail. The vet told me her tail was dead. He told me
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>Ed

My Beauty had almost her whole tail amputated. She is as fine as can
be expected. It is not the end of the world! She is still playful and
energetic.

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AMUN - 09 Nov 2007 04:40 GMT

> My cat somehow got an injury at the base of her tail. Now she is
> unable to move her tail. The vet told me her tail was dead. He told me
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> Ed

"Dead tail" meaning what ?

No/Low blood flow?
muscle or bone damage?
If your vet didn't give you more information, find a better vet.

As long as it's still attached I would not accept just cutting it off.

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Hactar - 09 Nov 2007 18:07 GMT

> > My cat somehow got an injury at the base of her tail. Now she is
> > unable to move her tail. The vet told me her tail was dead. He told me
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> As long as it's still attached I would not accept just cutting it off.

Well if dragging on the floor has worn off the hair and skin, that may
be the best solution. Besides, Manx cats do fine without a tail.

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