A cat's tail is incredibly attractive to young children and older bullies. Experienced people warn about the unpleasant consequences of such treatment of an animal. It is worth figuring out why you can't pull the cat by the tail.
Cat tail and health
Cats get very nervous when people touch their tails. Usually only the owners are allowed to do this. From the usual stroking of a cat's tail, nothing bad will happen to the animal. But you shouldn't jerk this sensitive organ sharply.
There are a lot of nerve endings in a cat's tail. And it is not surprising, because the tail is nothing more than an extension of the spine. In cats, unlike dogs, this part of the spine is rather weak and painful. By jerking the cat's tail, a person can easily damage the spinal column, in which case the animal will remain paralyzed.
The spine of the cat is closely connected with the intestine, which can also be damaged if the tail is injured. This confirms the old wisdom "do not pull the cat by the tail, he will go to the toilet anywhere!" And, of course, a cat with a tail injury must be shown to the veterinarian and strictly follow all his instructions for treatment.
The importance of the tail in a cat's life
For balancing, a cat's tail is not of great importance. There are many tailless and short-tailed cat breeds. Of course, the tail helps the cat climb trees, jump and stay high. A large and significant role of the tail can be seen in slow motion shooting of the cat falling from a height. But the Isle of Man cats do an excellent job of aligning in the air without this spine!
It is believed that cats use their tail to express their feelings and emotions. A high tail is a kind of greeting to the owner when the cat comes out to meet him. If a fluffy pet jerks its tail sharply from side to side, this is a sign of anxiety and a nervous state. At such times, it is better not to anger the cat and leave it alone. An even more alarming sign of readiness to attack is long tail flaps.
When a person carelessly handles his pet and his tail, he can damage this organ of communication. In this case, the set of signals is significantly reduced, the cat loses the opportunity to tell you about his feelings and problems! The animal will be oppressed by the inability to use all the functions of the tail.
Let's treat our pets with care and sensitivity, explain to children from an early age the importance of kindness and love for our younger brothers. Let the child grow up intelligent and humane from infancy. There is no need to pull the cat by the tail, it is better to caress it and give it a treat.
