cat tail in door

I shut the door and my cat was going out and his tail got caught, and it skinned about three inches of fur off of the tail. Now the tail is a bleeding, not profusely, just oozing, what should I do? He doesn't appear to be in a lot of pain, the tail doesn't look broken.

Can you put something on it to stop the bleeding? I dont know if it works the same way but can you dunk the tail in flour? to make it clot. I am sure someone will come along with more experience but I would reccomend a quick visit to a vet..just to be sure its not broken..Cats have a high pain tolerance.

Cindy

Get him to a vet. Tail injuries can be worse than they seem, especially when it's been crushed or pinched like in a door. :goodvibes: for your kitty!

I agree, kitty needs to see a vet as soon as possible.

"Doesn't appear to be in pain" Of course its painful - do the same to one of your fingers! - does it hurt? Needs to see a vet now.

"Doesn't appear to be in pain" Of course its painful - do the same to one of your fingers! - does it hurt? Needs to see a vet now.

Key word Appear..

Cats hide their pain very well! Not appear to be in pain does not mean they are not in pain.

Your kitty may need to have a antibiotic salve to keep the wound from getting infected.