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How much to treat a stray cat with a tail injury that looks dislocated?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 lbs

A cat's tail doesn't stand up. The first bone of tail looks like dislocation but she eats and is able to run. If I take her to the vet, how much would be? She is 2 years old and a stray cat.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 29th, 2020

How lovely of you to want to help Choco! The vet visit would be between $45-$55, and I imagine the vet will want to do x-rays to determine if her tail is broken which can cost a couple of hundred dollars. The vet can give you an estimate for treatment when she sees the vet. If she is a stray and you don't want to assume financial responsibility, you can take her to the local SPCA. They can get her treatment and find her a home. I hope this helps.
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