Cat's tail stands up with a hook

The cat's tail standing up with a hook may be caused by excitement, anger, boredom, joint deformity, and other reasons. First of all, if it is caused by excitement, anger, or boredom, the tail standing up with a hook is a normal physiological phenomenon, and the owner generally doesn't need to worry too much. If the hook is abnormal and accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, such as joint pain, swelling, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital in time for a detailed examination to identify the cause and further treat the condition, which is beneficial to controlling the disease.

Excitement

When a cat is in an excited state, it will raise its tail. If the tail forms a hook locally, it means the cat is confident, which is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally does not require special treatment.

Anger

When a cat is angry, its tail will hang down or stand up, and the amplitude of shaking the tail will become larger and larger, indicating that the anger is rising. If not addressed in time, the tail shape will look like a hook. The owner needs to stroke the cat to calm it down, and the tail position will return to normal when the cat's emotions recover.

Boredom

Cats usually express their emotions through their tails. If the tail stands up and the tip is slightly bent upward, it means the cat is feeling bored. It is recommended for the owner to play with the cat to relieve its mood and help the tail shape return to normal.

Joint deformity

This may be caused by congenital underdevelopment and post-traumatic fractures, which can cause the tail to bend. The joint shape changes and is accompanied by swelling and pain. When the tail stands up, it will form a hook. The owner should take the cat to the hospital in time and follow the doctor's advice to treat the condition surgically based on the examination results.