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    do cats use their tails for balance

    my poor puss oliver had his tail caught in a door, the vet had to amputate most of it, he's o.k  but  someone told me that cats balance themselves with their tail, is this correct

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    +3  Views: 831 Answers: 4 Posted: 13 years ago
    Darci13

    Yes to a degree but they learn to adjust and do fine. I have one who has a very short bob tail she was born that way she was a rescue kitty and she is doing great. So do not worry.
    Commented 13 years ago
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       Cat 8 lambshank I am so sorry to hear about your oliver (I had a cat called Oliver love the name) I do hope he is ok now ..... yes cats do use thier tale for balance but I wouldnt worry Oliver will adapt to him having no tail he will not miss it as I think we would! give him a hug from me xxxx





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      13 years ago. Rating: 6
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        Awwww...ouch...poor little kitty cat.  I'll bet he cried.  Animals always look so sad when they have been injured.   :(

        13 years ago. Rating: 5
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          dowsa

          yes "men to when hurt by the wife I cry she smiles
          commented 13 years ago

          Poor puss oliver ,,     . Yes, cats use their tails to balance themselves.

          13 years ago. Rating: 4
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            I think cars use their tails as language.  Also there is a breed of cat with a stubby tail. I hope your kitty is getting better

            13 years ago. Rating: 3
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