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I would take it to an emergency vet!
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It would probably be okay, but I'd be darned if I would do it myself. I would take the cat to the vet and let them do it.
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OMG they said that?? If the tail is dead, thats one thing but why would YOU cut it. I would make another call, cause if you did cut it, poor kitty might get an infection
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Don't be a puss just do it
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go to another vet and ask them to do it for you!
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Yes, you could do it yourself, the vet's advice is sound, but personally I wouldn't trust myself to do it. I can't bring myself to clip my guinea pig's nails for fear of getting it wrong, I always take him to the vets, so I damn sure would be taking this job to the vet too! Especially since the risk of infection is high after the procedure if not treated properly...
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I definitely wouldnt do that myself. The tail is an extension of their spine,...you could kill the little guy. Take it to a pro.
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i definitly wouldnt attempt doing this myself. i would take the cat to another vet.
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No, you'd be risking infection to he live part. You need to take it the vet and have it done. You also need to find out what caused this so you can stop it from happening again. I would also call back and talk to that guys super, he has no business giving out advice like that.
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I once had a cat who had a dead tail.... we were told the same thing. We did cut it off and we kept him in a kitty keeper for a week and a half and treated the stump 2-3 times a day to make sure there was no infection.
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No, NO, and HECK NO are the only answer to your question. Please take your cat to a vet and have it done properly, as it is a surgical proceedure. I have had two cats that needed to have their tails amputated, and while the surgery went quickly, it was still surgery, and surgery -especially with cats - is not to be taken lightly!
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I cannot in my wildest dreams ever imagine cutting my own or any cats tail off with a pair of scissors,that to me would be barbaric and i am suprised any vet would suggest such a stupid thing the por thing might die of infection or shock.
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my cat has a dead tail and iam not sure what to do.crusty bits of skin and hair keep falling off. i have no idea its gross but i dont think she has any feeling in it at all.
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I wonder why pussy got a "dead tail". I'd be worried about more of the tail dying if I cut it off myself. Better by far to get pussy to a vet to get this operation done - they can also advise on how to treat the stump.
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Please dont cut your cats tail off, take it to another vet and they will do it with the proper tools and antiseptics. I would also advise u tell the vet what the other vet said because im damn sure he cant do that.
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ASSUMING this question is for real, your at home vet is an idiot and should have his license taken away. Not only does chopping off your cat's tail with scissors bring up the concern of sterile conditions, but the nerves and bones in the tail are a bit more complicated to cut through then merely cutting them with scissors. I work at a vet and have witnessed tail amputation surgeries and it's no cake walk. Fire your vet immediately and find one who is suitable for practice. The tail may have an infection causing him/her to drag it around or it could be broken which may not require amputation at all. Please look into it and don't leave your kitty to suffer while you call incompetent vets.
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Those vets and their pranks...gotta love them.
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What?! What is a dead tail? Don't cut anything off. Ouch.
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my cat lost about 5" of her tail and now it in infected. what kind of medicine can i put on it ?? i don't have the money to go to a vet.. if anyone help me..
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No, bring your cat to a vet, and have a professional do what is needed, instead of risking infection, or bleeding to death.
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OMG no way - my cat had this, it depends how far down the injury is, if it's near the body - DON@T DO IT as it will be near the nerve endings, my cat happily now has no tail but I really wouldn't cut it
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Don't do that yourself and report the vet to the police/humanesociety.
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