We don't often have to think about pet-proofing our houses...
Okay, so while I don't like to post bad news often if at all, this merits sharing for the warning. Yes, this is a shaved cat butt.
Why is my cat's butt shaved? Because her tail was caught in our reclining couch. What happened when this occurred? About 4 inches of tail was torn off, while 3 more inches of tail was degloved. She required an amputation to her tail. She requires a variety of medicines and has to use a cone for weeks.
Reclining furniture can crush pets, cut off or deglove their head or limbs, and can result in death or severe injury as a result.
Cats are stealthy creatures. Please know it is NOT good enough to be 100% positive they're not under the reclining furniture before using it. Unless you can SEE your cat, please don't use the reclining feature.
Cat proof your reclining furniture with a combination base made of plastic mesh and fabric. Once cat proofing is complete, check the fabric/mesh regularly for defects to ensure your cat or small pet cannot get under your couch.
Please, please share this information. What happened to my baby can be prevented with knowledge and action. Keep your veterinarian for preventative health measures by eliminating things like this from becoming an emergency.
