Function of cat tail:

1. Coordinate the body to maintain balance. When a cat is walking, running quickly, chasing prey, and falling from a high place, it can use its tail to maintain balance, so that it can land safely.

2. Used to express one's feelings. Cats can convey their emotions and thoughts through their tails. For example, when a cat is excited, its tail may twitch and shake violently, and when a cat is scared, it may lower its tail.

3. The cat’s tail can help the body coordinate to complete various movements and physiological behaviors. For example, if a cat wants to complete a jumping action, it will easily fall without the bounce and support of the tail.

4. When the mother cat takes many kittens for a walk, the mother cat’s tail will stand up high, like a flag, which can be used as a sign to guide the kittens.

5. Help cats drive away mosquitoes and flies. The long tail can be used as a fly swatter to repel mosquitoes and flies when the cat lies down to rest.

Notes on cat tails:

1. Cats’ tails are relatively dirty, especially near the butt, which secretes a lot of oil. It will make the tail feel greasy. Therefore, owners can wash their cats’ tails specifically.

2. The hair on the tip of the cat’s tail appears bifurcated. This is one of the signs that cats are beginning to age, but it doesn’t mean that all older cats will have this condition. Some cats become bald at the tip of their tails as they age.

3. The cat's tail is an important organ in the cat's body. Do not let children lift the cat by its tail, as this can easily injure the cat's tail.