My cat's tail got caught in the door

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Hi everyone.

As the title says, my girl got her tail caught in a door. I saw her go out and closed the door, but like many cats, her tail flickers all over the place and the tip must have been in the hinge side of the door (the corner opposite the handle). I heard her scream as I was closing it, so of course, I opened it right back up. The door didn't slam shut completely; it just sort of pinched it.

Since then, I've felt all the way down her tail and there was no reaction to suggest she's in pain. She's walking normally and moving her tail as usual. There's no sign of it being at a weird angle or her struggling to hold it properly. What do you think?

I reckon she just cried out because of the initial shock and pain, but some advice would really help put my mind at ease.

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  • Josiane Lobstein
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    Hi Karine, it’s always worrying, but if she’s moving her tail and doesn't react when you touch her, it might not be anything serious. I’ve never had this issue myself, but if you’re in any doubt, you could give your vet a call and explain it to them. You’d be getting the information from the best source then. They’re our babies, after all, and we always tend to panic.

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