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The cat's tail is for balance. like when they climb up a tree and fi they fall their tail will help them turn and land of their feet. hope that helps! :)and they use it when they get mad and tell you to back off:)
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∙ 16y agoIt helps with balance. Also a cat with no tail would have a hard time landing on it's feet because the tail acts as a counter balance against which the cat can pivot in mid air.
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∙ 13y agoBalance and to mark territory. There are scent glands in a cat's tail that help it mark its territory.
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Why does a cats tail point at the end?
A cats tail is in fact an extension of its spine...thats why.
Is a cat tail vascular?
Yes a cats tail is vascular.
What does it mean when a cats tail is still?
if a cats tail is wagging (like a dog wags its tail when its happy) ten it HATES whatever is happening at that moment (this douse not count if the cats tail is only up but not wagging). so, if a catstail is still, it is calm. basicly, tail shaking, ALERT! tail still, calm.
Do female cats pee with their tail up like male cats do?
They usually pee with their tail up. Female cats can also spray to mark territory as males do.
What is curious about manx cats tail?
They don't usually have a tail. Some varieties have a stub but no full tail.
Why does a cats tail point at the end?
A cats tail is in fact an extension of its spine...thats why.
Why are cats tails and kangaroos tails different?
the cats tail is shorter then a kangaroo's tail
What bone is in a cats tail?
a tail bone
What if your cats tail is bothering her?
Check her for fleas, they tend to congregate around the base of the cats tail.
When you pet a cats tail does it feel it?
I think so because when i pet my cats tail it moves it towards me.
Is a cat tail vascular?
Yes a cats tail is vascular.
What does it mean when a cats tail is still?
if a cats tail is wagging (like a dog wags its tail when its happy) ten it HATES whatever is happening at that moment (this douse not count if the cats tail is only up but not wagging). so, if a catstail is still, it is calm. basicly, tail shaking, ALERT! tail still, calm.
How much tails do cats have?
Cats have one tail only!!!
Do female cats pee with their tail up like male cats do?
They usually pee with their tail up. Female cats can also spray to mark territory as males do.
Why do the cats in Cambodia have tail shorter than Europe cats tail?
I heard it was genetic, I think its rats while mom is out hunting.
What is curious about manx cats tail?
They don't usually have a tail. Some varieties have a stub but no full tail.
Unit of measure of a cats tail?
km
