The tail fiber becomes hard and difficult to peel in winter

Shaggy fur on a cat''s tail: What could be behind it

A changed fur texture on your cat''s tail can indicate allergies or parasites. Learn how to help and what is important.

Winter Mane and Tail Care

Before you bag it, make sure to liberally apply oil to the roots of the tail, including the bare skin underneath, from the dock to the end of the tail bone. Then work the oil into the braid itself.

Solving 3 Common Mane and Tail Problems

Mane and tail tangles can be caused by wind, rolling, mud, catching on things around the stables, inherent texture and thickness of the hair, and improper grooming procedures.

7 Common Cat Tail Injuries

With the help of our experts, we''ve compiled a list of common cat tail injuries so you can best prevent and treat them, and keep that expressive appendage in optimal health.

Solutions To Thinning Tail Problems

We suggest first applying a mane-tail conditioner or coat conditioner, which will help loosen the tangles and make the hairs more manageable. Follow the directions for use, allowing the

Pictures of Skin Problems in Cats

Also called tail gland hyperplasia, stud tail refers to overactive glands on the top of the tail. These glands produce waxy excretions that result in hair loss and crusty lesions.

First Aid for Tail Injuries in Cats | VCA Animal Hospitals

Avulsion injuries happen when the tail is pulled hard enough to stretch or tear nerves, while breaks near the base may cut nerves entirely. Pull injuries can also damage nerves higher in the spine that

The Adaptable Fur of Mammals

To keep them­selves from freezing in the water, most of their body is covered with densely packed ground hair and waterproof guard hair. Their feet and tail, which are not covered in fur, go

Health Issues In Tails – A Cat Owner''s Manual For A Healthy Tail

This condition is called feline tail gland hyperplasia and is commonly referred to as Stud Tail. While more common in intact males, it can afflict any cat, male or female, neutered or whole.

Happy Tail Syndrome in Dogs: Symptoms and How to Treat

Happy tail syndrome might sound like a joyful condition, but it''s a serious and painful issue for dogs. It occurs when a dog''s tail repeatedly strikes hard surfaces, causing skin cracks,

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