Why is my cat's tail down, not lifting, and seems to be in pain?

This usually happens when they have lower spine pain and/or had a tail-pull injury. Cats can get their tails caught in things (i.e. under tires, fences) and tend to struggle a lot, which can cause further injury to the muscles, ligaments and nerves. These types of injuries tend to heal well over a few weeks. You can apply ice to the area fro 15 minutes twice a day to help take down the inflammation. It's best to take Oberin to a veterinarian in order to get pain medication and an accurate diagnosis of the problem,. I hope that helps and Oberin gets better soon.

It sounds like she may have injured her tail or pelvis, possibly from an accident or bite. If this continues beyond 12hours or she develops any fever or additional pain you should have her checked by your vet

I would be concerned if the area is painful or she cannot hold the tail in a normal position as it may be injured or broken. It would be best to bring your cat to a vet ASAP to have the area examined, X-rayed for any breaks, and checked for any nerve or other injuries causing it.

Oh no, poor Peanut! If she won't raise her tail and doesn't want to walk around, it's certainly possible she injured her back end. An injury to the back end can have negative effects on the nerves running to her bladder and bowels, so it's best that she is seen by a vet now for a physical exam and x-rays. If she has suffered an injury to her back end, the vet can discuss treatment options with you.

It could be Lana has injured her tail. Keep an eye on her tonight and if she is still acting this way in the morning, have her seen by a vet. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. I hope this helps!

Poor Cachou! It sounds like from your description that he has hurt his tail, and it is concerning that he cannot lift it at all. I would be afraid he may have broken his tail preventing him from lifting it. Given it's been two days now and he meows in pain every time you try to lift it, it's time for him to see a vet. I recommend a physical exam and x-rays of the tail. Once the cause of his pain is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options with you. He would also benefit from pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give him any human pain medications as many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. I would take Cachou into a vet today if possible; if not, take him in first thing in the morning. I hope this helps!

This appears to be a classic presentation of a tail-pull injury. This happens when the tail gets pulled very forcefully (either it gets stuck under something like a car tire, or gets pulled by someone). This causes significant damage to the major nerves at the base of the tail, which is very painful and can cause paralysis of the tail. This requires that you take Kovu to a vet as soon as possible. It's not an emergency, but best if you go to a vet within 24 hours, because he will need pain medication and possibly other treatment. Your vet will be able to give you a better idea about the severity of the injury and prognosis. I hope that helps and Kovu gets better soon.