My senior cat's tail has a popping knot. Is it broken or dislocated?

I am sorry to hear about Matilda! It is definitely possible to have a broken tail. We can see fractures, and also trauma to the nerves that can affect the tail. I would recommend a visit to your vet. They can examine the tail and likely will want to take an x-ray to check for fractures. They can prescribe pain medication to make her more comfortable and decide the best treatment to help her.

I would have Burt checked out by the vet. It is possible he could have suffered an injury to his tail causing it to be painful and may actually have a broken bone. A physical exam and x-rays can be done to see if any trauma has been done to his tail, and the vet can suggest treatment based on the findings of the physical exam and x-rays.

I'd keep an eye on Kirk for now if his tail looks normal and he's acting fine. I'd expect that if his tail was broken, it would be hanging abnormally, he would have trouble moving it, and/or he would be crying in pain. Should any of those signs appear or he starts acting lethargic, then I would take him into the vet for x-rays. I hope this helps.

There may be some arthritis that could be age related or related to his old injuries. Ideally, he should be examined and possibly x-rayed by your veterinarian. If he is painful, your veterinarian may prescribe medication for pain management.

Poor Tas! This is a common injury, and can be quite painful. Please have him seen by a vet, as they should be able to help determine if there is a fracture based on a physical exam and x-rays, although other diagnostics may be needed. The vet can then treat appropriately, including pain management that is appropriate and safe for use in a cat, as pain medications made for humans can be very dangerous for cats, and pain medication should only be given on the advice of a veterinarian.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Mangle. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian. He may have an abscess from a fight wound if you noticed the bump after he was outside. The veterinarian will perform an exam and take his temperature. An fever can be a sign of an infection. Then a small needle may be used to collect a sample of cells to evaluate under the microscope. If it is an infection, there will be white blood cells and bacteria present. From there, treatment options can be discussed. I hope this information helps!

Cats can get arthritic just like dogs. If this is a new behavior I would have your veterinarian do an exam and she may need medication for pain control. I would not give her any pain medication at home as it can be very toxic to cats.