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!

 

[Catzzzmeow]

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!

Maybe try the witch hazel route. When I looked it up it can be from grooming themselves as meticulously. The grooming as well can happen with age so that might just be the reason. Bless that sweet soul!

 

[Yoda mom]

@Ailin , melt my heart, love our seniors. I have two 15 yr olds. I wet trizultra w/keto on swissper cotton rectangle pads and wipe body , tails, all parts except for faces.
let us know if you try the witch hazel. hugs n head smooches!!!