Why is my cat chewing her tail constantly? Is amputation her only hope?

Posted by on November 16, 2008 · 46 Comments 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My 3-year-old cat has been chronically chewing her tail for two years. Initially the vet said the chewing was due to allergies and treated her with steroid injections. Now he says she has so much nerve damage in her tail she has little sensation, only tingling. He said the only option is to remove her tail, because she’ll continue to chew it due to the nerve damage. Please, do you have... Read More

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