The cat's spinal cord does not extend as far as the beginning of the tail, meaning that tail injuries rarely result in spinal injuries. (petpeoplesplace.com)
It isn't known to suffer from any major health issues, but minor health issues can include tail injuries and hip and eye problems. (blog.dogbuddy.com)
While some claim that tail - docking prevents tail injury, there really seems to be little reason to perform such a procedure. (onegreenplanet.org)