If you’ve ever been in the presence of a particularly fluffy cat, you know how amazing their tail is. It honestly seems to defy gravity – it’s so perfect! Fluffy all the way around, and often sticking straight up. If my hair could look as nice as a fluffy cat’s tail every day, I’d be a happy girl!
But that doesn’t just happen overnight; it takes time for a cat to grow that much beautiful fur. However, once they’ve got it all, the tail transforms quite nicely. Just look at this video from Tuesday, May 7th:
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Maine Coon and orange? Oliver knows the way to my heart. He’s so beautiful, even without that majestic tail!
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Oliver is still just a kitten, though you might not have been able to tell from his sheer size. Without the tail fluff, he’s pretty comparable to a normal cat, but once that thing fluffs up? He’s done for.
Being that he’s orange, Oliver is a boy, and he’s also very fun to watch. His mom claims there’s not a thought behind his eyes, though there is a lot of love in his heart, and that sentiment rings true for Maine Coon and orange cat parents alike. He’s affectionate, impulsive, fluffy as can be, and very curious.
Even though he’s still a kitten, Maine Coon cats tend to grow like weeds for the first 9-ish months of their lives. In those nine months, they can get up to 20 inches long and weigh well into the teens. Over they next three years or so, they continue to grow, but it’s slower and less noticeable. Essentially, you’ll basically know what your Maine Coon will look like full-grown at about a year old.
A cat’s tail is a good health indicator
People say that you can tell a lot about a person’s health by looking at their hair, and the same is true about a cat’s tail. Whether you’ve got a smooth-tailed cat or a cat whose tail looks like a whole separate animal, you can look at it for a clue about how they’re feeling. A healthy cat’s tail will generally be:
- Glossy
- Evenly coated in fur
- Moving freely
- In its natural state (slick for a short-haired cat, fluffed out for a long-haired one)
A cat’s tail that is dull, patchy, or bent awkwardly warrants a second look. Hair loss and a lack of shine could be indicative of parasites, fleas, or vitamin deficiencies. If your cat’s tail is bent awkwardly and they seem unable to move it, it might be broken. Though it’s uncommon, it is possible!
Oliver’s tail is looking healthier than ever. He must be one happy cat!
