Why do cats chase their tails?
Cat got your tongue? If you’re stuck for an answer, it’s time to raise your cat IQ. You love your pet. Now get to really know her by studying the answers to these common cat questions: Why do cats chase their tails? It may look silly, but this feline behavior is anything but cute. “Tail chasing could indicate a medical or a behavioral problem,” says Arden Moore, pet expert and editor of “CatNip,” a newsletter of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. “You need to be a feline detective and do what is necessary to learn the cause, as this is not normal behavior,” Moore says, adding that tail chasing could be a sign that there’s an infection in the anal sac area, a neurological disease or a spinal problem. It could even be an indicator of feline hyperesthesia syndrome (FHS), a form of feline Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Cats may also chase their tails as an act of aggression, a method of releasing anxiety, or even a way to play if other stimulation is lacking.
