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Why is there no fat in my kitties tail2007-11-25 12:33:06

I have a HUGE kitty, over 20 lbs, and very very long, but her tail is short and thin, I call it a rats tail, why is there no weight to her tail?

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That's a good question! I have a tortoise-shell calico that gained twice her weight once we had her spayed. She's named Pumpkin (hee-hee)! Anyway, her legs and tail are very thin, but her belly is HUGE! I think it's a lot like people (except people obviously don't have tails). Have you ever noticed how many old men look like frogs? They have big tummies but have skinny legs like a frog. LOL

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Every cat is different; your cat simply isn't genetically "programmed" to store much fat in its tail.

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Cats are not supposed to have fat in their tails. I don't know why the tail would be thin though. I guess it's just in his or her genes.

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fat cells are stored in specific areas. the tail is not one of them.

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Cats don't have fat on their tails. Some look bigger than others because of fluffier fur.

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You sayin' your kitty aint got no junk in the trunk?

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Because all a tail is is a bone. It doesn't need fat around it.

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Aside from the fact that most fat is stored in places *other* than the tail, there is also a genetic makeup that predisposes your cat to a short tail.

We show/raise Ragdolls which are supposed to have long tails. One of our girls has a tail that is irritatingly short. She's Championed, but it's a fault and we're careful to make sure Papa has a nice, long tail.

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I believe the tail is made up of cartilage which would not have fat cells but I could be wrong. As far as the short and thin part, maybe that's just the way her tail is!

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because they use them for balance. fat would throw them off.

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Kitties come in all shapes and sizes. I have one that has the skinniest tail i've ever seen! don't be worried, but i would but him/her on a diet