Cat oily tail is usually caused by endocrine disorders, which is more common in male cats in estrus. Excessive secretion of male hormones leads to strong secretion of sebaceous glands and apocrine glands in the tail, resulting in greasy tail hair. In addition, blackheads and acne may appear. If secondary bacterial infection occurs, it may cause acne on the tail skin, and even cause cellulitis, causing skin ulceration and spreading to surrounding skin tissues.
When a cat's tail is very greasy, it is recommended to shave off the excess hair around it and wipe it with alcohol to disinfect it. If there are blackheads, you can disinfect it with your hands. Then squeeze it out, rinse it with saline, and apply antibiotic ointment. If it does not improve for a long time, it is recommended to take it to a pet hospital for sterilization.
