Question

Short tails on cats are known as stud tails.   True  False

Answer 1

True. Short tails on cats are known as stud tails. Stud tails are a genetic mutation that results in a short, stubby tail. They are most commonly seen in Persian and Himalayan cats, and can range in length from a few inches to a few centimeters.

Answer 2

Short tails on cats are known as stud tails. "Stud tail is an infection on a cat's tail caused from overproducing sebacceous glands. It's seen more often in unaltered males and the tail appears dirty and greasy and gives off an odor.