Leave me alone!!!! (KAREN, come see!)

[katladyd]

He's done it since he was a young kitten. He is now a little over 2 years old, about 27 months. He bites it whenever he actually catches it. He doesn't act like it hurts him or anything like that. Maybe if it did, he would realize it is HIS tail!

[smokey the elder]

My foster Marnie still chases her tail, and she's 10+ years old!

[Prairie Purrs]

I'd keep an eye on her, and watch that tail for any injuries. My Cricket had feline hyperesthesia, which caused her to attack and bite her tail. She wouldn't let the injuries heal, so eventually her tail had to be amputated.

Here's some more info on hyperesthesia: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?A=1998

[Laura's Babies]

Thank you Prairie Purrs! That link explaines it easy and simple. I am amazed that we have 2 like this already on PT! So it is not "that" uncommon..

[katladyd]

I read that article with great interest, but it doesn't seem like this is Kimba's problem. His skin never ripples, he doesn't overgroom, and he LOVES to be held and petted. So, I guess my little eccentric fella just likes to chase his tail sometimes.

[catfamily]

This is really funny Laura.

i tried getting our Jasmine on film watching your Caramella on film,because Jasmine was freaking out
watching her.
and i was sitting here thinking"why is my cat Jasmine so freaked out?"
then i realized,your Caramella looks like our "Polly" here.

Jasmine doesn't really like cats,but she found a friend in Polly.
so,that made me laugh even harder.(the light growl)
i wonder if she is checking on Polly right now,because
Jasmine just took off around the corner into another room.

This is such a funny catch on film.glad i saw it.

also, i am so glad to be back,it has been awhile.
Carla

[kitten645]

OMG that is hysterical! I've seen a youtube video where the cat actually catches it's tale and takes it up a flight of stairs to present it's "kill" to his meowmie. Doing circles up the stairs. Caramella is still the cutest thing ever!