Fleas can cause cats to be generally itchy and want to catch their tails, or a tail injury can also cause them to play with their tail while they try to clean the wound. If your cat suddenly ...

Brush the fur in an upward motion to help lift and clean it. Finally, part the fur on your cat’s tail down the center, then brush each side individually. If your cat needs a bath, you’ll know.

although it's still alarming to find your cat's tail on your kitchen rug in the morning." Ashley added that they just need to keep the wound clean and bring him in to the vet only if there's an issue.