{"id":22942,"date":"2022-03-25T11:11:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:11:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:28","slug":"can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/","title":{"rendered":"Can dogs feel pain in their tails?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Can_dogs_feel_pain_in_their_tails\" title=\"Can dogs feel pain in their tails?\">Can dogs feel pain in their tails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Can_a_dog_live_without_a_tail\" title=\"Can a dog live without a tail?\">Can a dog live without a tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Why_do_dogs_have_tails_and_humans_don_t\" title=\"Why do dogs have tails and humans don t?\">Why do dogs have tails and humans don t?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_a_tail\" title=\"What is the purpose of a tail?\">What is the purpose of a tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Do_dogs_feel_pain_when_they_hit_their_tail\" title=\"Do dogs feel pain when they hit their tail?\">Do dogs feel pain when they hit their tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Do_dog_have_feeling_in_their_tails\" title=\"Do dog have feeling in their tails?\">Do dog have feeling in their tails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#How_sensitive_is_a_dogs_tail\" title=\"How sensitive is a dogs tail?\">How sensitive is a dogs tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_loses_its_tail\" title=\"What happens if a dog loses its tail?\">What happens if a dog loses its tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Can_you_remove_a_dogs_tail\" title=\"Can you remove a dog&#8217;s tail?\">Can you remove a dog&#8217;s tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Why_do_they_cut_dogs_tails_off\" title=\"Why do they cut dogs tails off?\">Why do they cut dogs tails off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Do_tails_grow_back_on_dogs\" title=\"Do tails grow back on dogs?\">Do tails grow back on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_a_tail_on_a_dog\" title=\"What is the purpose of a tail on a dog?\">What is the purpose of a tail on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Do_human_tails_exist\" title=\"Do human tails exist?\">Do human tails exist?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_tails_in_animals\" title=\"What is the purpose of tails in animals?\">What is the purpose of tails in animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Whats_the_purpose_of_tails\" title=\"What&#8217;s the purpose of tails?\">What&#8217;s the purpose of tails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#What_is_purpose_of_a_dogs_tail\" title=\"What is purpose of a dog&#8217;s tail?\">What is purpose of a dog&#8217;s tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Would_tails_be_useful_for_humans\" title=\"Would tails be useful for humans?\">Would tails be useful for humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Why_did_humans_use_tails\" title=\"Why did humans use tails?\">Why did humans use tails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#What_do_dogs_feel_when_you_touch_their_tail\" title=\"What do dogs feel when you touch their tail?\">What do dogs feel when you touch their tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Do_dogs_feel_in_their_tail\" title=\"Do dogs feel in their tail?\">Do dogs feel in their tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#How_much_feeling_is_in_a_dogs_tail\" title=\"How much feeling is in a dogs tail?\">How much feeling is in a dogs tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Do_dogs_feel_pain_when_they_bite_their_tail\" title=\"Do dogs feel pain when they bite their tail?\">Do dogs feel pain when they bite their tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Can_dogs_feel_when_you_touch_their_tail\" title=\"Can dogs feel when you touch their tail?\">Can dogs feel when you touch their tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#Does_grabbing_a_dogs_tail_hurt\" title=\"Does grabbing a dog&#8217;s tail hurt?\">Does grabbing a dog&#8217;s tail hurt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-feel-pain-in-their-tails\/#What_should_a_dog_do_if_it_loses_its_tail\" title=\"What should a dog do if it loses its tail?\">What should a dog do if it loses its tail?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_feel_pain_in_their_tails\"><\/span>Can dogs feel pain in their tails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tail is also filled with nerves and tendons that allow your dog to feel their tail. If you have ever accidentally stepped on your dog&#8217;s tail, they will cry out and wince in pain because their tails have nerves and this will give them the sensation of pain if it is hurt of injured.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_live_without_a_tail\"><\/span>Can a dog live without a tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re worried about how your pet will cope without a tail, please don&#8217;t be. <b>The vast majority of dogs and cats never look back  indeed, they seem far happier afterward because they are no longer in pain: Yes, cats do use their tail for balance, but they soon compensate and adapt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_have_tails_and_humans_don_t\"><\/span>Why do dogs have tails and humans don t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason we&#8217;re left out is because <b>most mammals use their tails to balance while walking or running. But we apes crouch or walk upright, so we no longer need a tail to act as a counterbalance. Most birds, mammals, reptiles, and even fish have tails.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_a_tail\"><\/span>What is the purpose of a tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tails are part of the evolutionary package for many mammals. For dogs and cats, tails <b>help provide balance and offer an additional means of communication. When we speak to kids about pets, we talk about reading a pet&#8217;s tail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_pain_when_they_hit_their_tail\"><\/span>Do dogs feel pain when they hit their tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tail is also filled with nerves and tendons that allow your dog to feel their tail. If you have ever accidentally stepped on your dog&#8217;s tail, <b>they will cry out and wince in pain because their tails have nerves and this will give them the sensation of pain if it is hurt of injured.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_have_feeling_in_their_tails\"><\/span>Do dog have feeling in their tails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When we think of a dog&#8217;s tail, we normally think of it wagging in the air as a sign of happiness. But happiness isn&#8217;t the only emotion that a dog&#8217;s tail conveys. <b>Dog tails can communicate feelings all the way from curiosity to agitation. A tail tucked between the legs can indicate shyness or submission.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_sensitive_is_a_dogs_tail\"><\/span>How sensitive is a dogs tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since the tail is so close to the anus, <b>it can feel extra sensitive and may even breed some insecurity. The reasons a dog may feel sensitive toward having their tail touched don&#8217;t have to make sense to us. They may be otherwise idiopathic, but we still need to respect their boundaries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_loses_its_tail\"><\/span>What happens if a dog loses its tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tail pull injuries can cause damage to nerves higher up in the spinal cord that control urination and defecation. If the nerves that control urination and defecation are injured, your dog may become incontinent. With time, nerve function may return; however, some dogs remain unable to control their bladder or bowels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_remove_a_dogs_tail\"><\/span>Can you remove a dog&#8217;s tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tail docking is the term given to the surgical removal of puppies&#8217; tails for cosmetic purposes. The procedure was usually performed at 2-5 days of age; the tail is cut off using a pair of scissors or caused to drop off by occluding the blood supply using a tight rubber band.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_they_cut_dogs_tails_off\"><\/span>Why do they cut dogs tails off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Purpose. Historically, tail docking was thought <b>to prevent rabies, strengthen the back, increase the animal&#8217;s speed, and prevent injuries when ratting, fighting, and baiting. Tail docking is done in modern times either for prophylactic, therapeutic, cosmetic purposes, and\/or to prevent injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tails_grow_back_on_dogs\"><\/span>Do tails grow back on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>they don&#8217;t grow back. I&#8217;m sure some stem cell researcher is able to regenerate a portion of a tail but in general, dog tails don&#8217;t grow back on their own. No, they do not. Think of a dog&#8217;s tail like a limb.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_a_tail_on_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the purpose of a tail on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tail <b>helps the dog maintain his balance by putting its weight on the opposite side of the dog&#8217;s tilt, much like a tightrope walker uses the balance bar to stay on the tightrope. Dogs that enjoy climbing various surfaces will use their tails to balance on uneven footing, such as rocks or trees.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_human_tails_exist\"><\/span>Do human tails exist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Human tails are a rare entity. The birth of a baby with a tail can cause tremendous psychological disturbance to the parents. They are usually classified as true and pseudo tails. [1] Tails are usually associated with occult spinal dysraphism.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_tails_in_animals\"><\/span>What is the purpose of tails in animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tails <b>help animals move, communicate, and stay warm. From lowly invertebrates to tropical monkeys, tails make survival possible for all that have them. For example, crayfish possess a powerful, muscular tail that can be quickly flexed to propel them along the bottom of the waterways they call home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_purpose_of_tails\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the purpose of tails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a broad sense, tails serve six primary functions. Although different functions exist, these six reasons occur most often and broadly. The functions of tails include <b>balance, defense, navigation, communication, warmth or nourishment, as a part of mating rituals, and to mark territory<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_purpose_of_a_dogs_tail\"><\/span>What is purpose of a dog&#8217;s tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tail <b>helps the dog maintain his balance by putting its weight on the opposite side of the dog&#8217;s tilt, much like a tightrope walker uses the balance bar to stay on the tightrope. Dogs that enjoy climbing various surfaces will use their tails to balance on uneven footing, such as rocks or trees.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Would_tails_be_useful_for_humans\"><\/span>Would tails be useful for humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Squirrels and monkeys, though, use their tails to keep their balance and sometimes to even hold on to a branch. Humans walk really well on just two legs, so <b>we don&#8217;t need tails to help us keep our balance. In fact, a tail might throw us off balance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_humans_use_tails\"><\/span>Why did humans use tails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our primate ancestors used their tails <b>for balance as they navigated treetops, but around 25 million years ago, tailless apes started appearing in the fossil record.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_dogs_feel_when_you_touch_their_tail\"><\/span>What do dogs feel when you touch their tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since the tail is so close to the anus, <b>it can feel extra sensitive and may even breed some insecurity. The reasons a dog may feel sensitive toward having their tail touched don&#8217;t have to make sense to us. They may be otherwise idiopathic, but we still need to respect their boundaries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_in_their_tail\"><\/span>Do dogs feel in their tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do dogs feel pain in their tail? That&#8217;s because <b>the tail DOES have pain receptors, but they do not react the same when relaxed as when excited. By the way, because a dog does not feel pain does not mean they cannot do damage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_feeling_is_in_a_dogs_tail\"><\/span>How much feeling is in a dogs tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When we think of a dog&#8217;s tail, we normally think of it wagging in the air as a sign of happiness. But happiness isn&#8217;t the only emotion that a dog&#8217;s tail conveys. <b>Dog tails can communicate feelings all the way from curiosity to agitation. A tail tucked between the legs can indicate shyness or submission.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_pain_when_they_bite_their_tail\"><\/span>Do dogs feel pain when they bite their tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other times, a dog chewing their tail can be a sign of something more serious. Here are a few of the most common reasons why dogs chew their tails: Pain. <b>Dogs will often chew at a painful area of their tail to provide relief.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_feel_when_you_touch_their_tail\"><\/span>Can dogs feel when you touch their tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since the tail is so close to the anus, <b>it can feel extra sensitive and may even breed some insecurity. The reasons a dog may feel sensitive toward having their tail touched don&#8217;t have to make sense to us. They may be otherwise idiopathic, but we still need to respect their boundaries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_grabbing_a_dogs_tail_hurt\"><\/span>Does grabbing a dog&#8217;s tail hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you pull your dog&#8217;s tail, <b>not only will it hurt, but he could lose an important function, either temporarily or permanently. Because the tail is connected by muscles and tendons and to his bum, pulling it can cause serious damage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_dog_do_if_it_loses_its_tail\"><\/span>What should a dog do if it loses its tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re worried about how your pet will cope without a tail, please don&#8217;t be. <b>The vast majority of dogs and cats never look back  indeed, they seem far happier afterward because they are no longer in pain: Yes, cats do use their tail for balance, but they soon compensate and adapt.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can dogs feel pain in their tails?Can a dog live without a tail?Why do dogs have tails and humans don t?What is the purpose of a tail?Do dogs feel pain when they hit their tail?Do dog have feeling in their tails?How sensitive is a dogs tail?What happens if a dog loses its&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22942"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22942"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22942\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22942"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22942"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22942"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}