it's a twig this morning. i don't see any signs of infection, but she's still going to the vet to make sure. it's only approx. .25" so it shouldn't cramp her style. she's probably faster now without that extra weight. i do worry about her next shed though. i was pretty freakin diligent this past time and this still happened. i've heard stories of tails that just keep having problems. must prevent.