There are three main functions of a cat’s tail: First, cats can express their emotions by wagging their tails. For example, when a cat is very angry, it will wag its tail vigorously to express its dissatisfaction. Second, a cat’s tail can also be used as a tool to repel mosquitoes and avoid being disturbed and bitten by mosquitoes. Third, the cat’s tail can play a role in maintaining balance, which is why the cat can jump up and down and then stand firmly on its feet. The tail is very important to cats, so you must avoid injuring the cat’s tail in daily life.

1. Express your emotions

Because cats cannot speak, they also express their emotions through their tails. For example, when a cat is happy, its tail will be raised and it will purr to seek the owner's touch. When it is very angry, it will wag its tail vigorously and its tail will explode with fur to express this. If you are angry and intimidating the enemy, you should avoid the cat at this time to avoid being hurt.

2. Repel mosquitoes

A cat’s long tail can also act as a fly swatter to repel mosquitoes when it is resting. Especially in the hot summer, there are more mosquitoes, so when cats are resting, they will instinctively wave their tails from time to time to drive away flies and mosquitoes that disturb their sleep to ensure that they get adequate sleep.

3. Maintain balance

Cats mainly use their tails to balance their limbs when walking, and cats also use their tails when jumping or walking on extremely narrow railings or other objects. To achieve limb balance, this also helps the cat move flexibly. Without the balance and body adjustment function of the tail, cats will easily fall when playing and jumping.