In fact, I have received this question more than once!

​In the season when oil tails occur more and more frequently,

Today I’m going to explain it to you.

In fact, "greasy tail" is a common disease in cats.

​Also known as tail fat accumulation disease or stallion tail disease,

It is the reason for the abnormal division of sebaceous glands!

​When grease accumulates at the tail,

These symptoms will appear:

This kind of situation is more likely to happen in male cats!

Especially male cats that have not been neutered,

Male hormones will increase their sebum secretion,

Thus blocking the hair follicles and causing oily tail!

But if the cat at home has been neutered,

The problem is that you haven’t combed it for a long time.

Especially long-haired cats! If they haven’t been groomed for a long time,

It will also lead to the accumulation of fat in the tail.

So be sure to comb your cat frequently!

Although oily tail is a mild skin problem,

But if it is not handled well for a long time,

If it causes infection, it may cause many secondary diseases.

Such as folliculitis, swelling and pus, etc.!

​​So after we discovered the cat’s oil tail,

The tail should be partially shaved first.

Then apply 70% alcohol to the affected area.

And apply antibiotic ointment,

If the cat can scratch,

It can be wrapped with a bandage.

But for unneutered male cats,

The oily tail may keep recurring,

So sterilization is the best treatment!