Cat injuring the tip of its tail

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My cat keeps hurting the end of his tail.

I left his cone on for over a month to stop him from getting at it, but after a month I took it off and by the second day, he was back at it again and it started bleeding.

I don't understand why he's doing this.

Has anyone else experienced this?

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    Hello, This behaviour is definitely unusual. The first possibility is to look for a local cause of itching. After a month of leaving it alone (without licking, I assume), was the wound completely healed? Had the fur grown back? It would also be helpful to know if your cat tried to scratch or rub their tail to make up for not being able to lick it because of the cone. The second possibility points more towards stress-related behaviour. For instance, stressed dogs tend to lick their paws and create sores, which then makes them want to lick even more. It’s possible your cat has also fallen into this vicious cycle. Consequently, stopping the habit overnight might have left them feeling a bit "on edge" or led them to look for a substitute behaviour. Did you notice any other new habits replacing this one during that month? I would recommend booking an appointment with a vet and potentially sending them a video of your cat when they are damaging their tail; this might help them assess their stress levels. Best of luck, Quitterie
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