What Happens If a Cat’s Tail Is Docked?

Docking a cat’s tail affects its daily life, because the tail helps with balance during walking and jumping. After docking, agility is reduced, so the cat can no longer leap around as freely. Therefore, tail docking is generally not recommended for a normal cat.

If the tail must be removed due to injury or disease, strengthen care: clean and disinfect the wound daily to avoid infection. Once healed, the impact is usually minor.