I have committed a grievous error

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

Not realizing Simba Bimba was catting my footsteps, I quite accidentally shut the bathroom door on his tail. He went ballistic and flew through the air hissing and spitting, then hightailed it under the sofa, with a scared and bushy-tailed Monty following closely. I'M SORRY, SIMBA!!!!

[virgdem]

1. Don't worry...

they'll forgive you in a short while. I have stepped on and slammed doors and drawers on all of my cats at times, and they have always forgiven me. I know you feel awful, but this too shall pass.

[Mikimouse]

2. Time to dig out the catnip and kitty treats...

I have found that, in addition to bribery, groveling and profuse apologies generally work. :evilgrin:

[nini]

3. i hate catching my cats tail

I stepped on his once.. he doesn't stay that close to me while I'm walking anymore.

give Simba a hug :hug: but don't feel guilty it was an accident

[HEyHEY]

4. I stepped on Otis once

MEOW MEOW MEOW was all I heard. He wanted out. SO I walked toward the kitchen, unaware that Otis was about to rub against my legs, I took a step....RRRROOOWWWWWW. Was All I heard, he took off.

[Guy Fawkes]

5. Don't feal too bad, one of our cats went for a spin in the dryer once...

she got over it... But she still tries to kill me for calling her fat all the time.

[Heddi]

6. Shouldn't be a big deal--just keep an eye on it

If the tail becomes limp and drags on the ground, or the cat won't let you touch it or sits/walks funny, take him/her to the vet--their tail may be broken. Most likely everything will be okay though :) My cat broke its tail about 4 months ago---don't know how, but he did. The vet checked him out, said "keep an eye on it, it'll heal in about a month" and that was it! Really simple!

:)