What causes "stud tail" in a cat?
Our cats have developed yellow oily, waxy patches on their backs at the base of their tails. The veterinarian called it "stud tail." What could be causing this?
Cats and dogs have an area at the base of their tails that is dense with sebaceous glands that produce a waxy or oily yellowish secretion. When these secretions accumulate the hair may become matted and the skin may crust and scale. The area may become secondarily infected with bacteria in rare cases. The condition is termed feline tail gland hyperplasia, but is commonly referred to as "stud tail" because the condition is prevalent in uncastrated males.
Dear Dr. Voynick,
I wanted to apprise you of Charlie’s status. Now 11 days after his stem cell procedure, he is doing fantastic! Exactly 5 days post stem cell procedure, changes started to occur. Since then, and visible on a daily basis, Charlie’s whole attitude has become increasingly more positive. He is vibrant and really, really happy. Each day he seems stronger and more easily able to get around, taking 1 – 2 walks a day on his own volition. I can’t wait to show you the pictures. His suture area is almost not even visible anymore. He has been eating with a great deal more enthusiasm. My husband and I agree that Charlie has had noticeable improvement and seems to be getting a bit “younger by the day”. He is doing the stairs more easily too and oh yes, that sore on his back paw is almost completely healed. Pretty unbelievable results overall for a 14 year old!
Hope you are very well,
Leslie
