Blackheads?

[Ailin]

My groomer and I noticed that it looks like Bella's tail has blackheads on it. I attached a photo but you might have to enlarge it to see them. However the groomer washed her and everything but they aren't going away. Are these blackheads? Anybody else's cats have these and what have you done.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Often this is called “stud tail.” It is most often seen on male cats, but even spayed female cats can get it. It is usually due to overactive sebaceous glands. I am sure you will be googling away now LOL. Nothing serious…if you bathe your cat, often using an exfoliating glove can help. Also you can try applying witch hazel . @Ailin

 

[Ailin]

Often this is called “stud tail.” It is most often seen on male cats, but even spayed female cats can get it. It is usually due to overactive sebaceous glands. I am sure you will be googling away now LOL. Nothing serious…if you bathe your cat, often using an exfoliating glove can help. Also you can try applying witch hazel . @Ailin

She'll be 12 in July and my groomer bathes her every other week. She tried the glove and nothing changed. Just afraid because of her age to hurt her. She's already skin and bones!