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A cat's tail puffs up during moments of strong emotion - such as fear/aggression or extreme excitement. Cats will puff themselves up to make themselves appear larger if feel threatened, and a cat's tail will puff up if startled or scared. Even in play, the tail can suddenly become brush-like if the cat becomes very excited.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoLots of things can cause a curly tail in a cat. An injury, a disease process, or a unique set of genetics that came together in that particular cat.
To figure out the cause its best to figure out if there are any deformities to the bones or cartelidge and that's best done by an experience cat person or a vet.
If the cat carrys its tail curled but can relax it and let it go straight, congrats! You probably have one of the few cats with a complex set of genetics that created the "American Ringtail" breed. They are most common on the west coast of the US all the way up through Canada. They do however show up in the Midwest, the UK, Australia and in several breeds of purebred cats as well.
For photos of this phenomena, see www.americanringtail.com
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∙ 12y agoThe hairs on a cats tail raise giving it a puffy or fat appearence. This happens when the cat is displaying agression. All mammals "puff up" when they feel threatened as to appear larger and more threatening.
They also do it when they are scared.
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∙ 12y agoOne should not say "blow up", a cat fluffs out its tail it has either been:
1) surprised
2)frightened
3)is trying to intimidate another organism that is threateing it
4)or feeling cornered by something
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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 are cats tails and kangaroos tails different?
the cats tail is shorter then a kangaroo's tail
Why does a cats tail point at the end?
A cats tail is in fact an extension of its spine...thats why.
Are cats fat or skinny?
Generally, Fat cats tend to be fat, and skinny cats usually are known to be skinny.
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.
What animal stores its fat in its tail?
A Leopard Gecko stores its fat in its 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.
