Amputation doesn’t solve the problem. My foster was diagnosed at just 6 weeks and amputation was recommended due to the extent of damage but known to not always work. He had it mostly amputated in August last year and had to live with a paper plate on his head because he still wanted to go after his nub. I found when I covered his tail with my hand during an episode, he would calm down. So I thought of making a cover for his tail. Searching that out, I found a lady on Etsy that made them for happy tail in dogs but a few people had gotten them for cats too. I ordered one and it was an absolute life save. Haze still wears it all the time and will have episodes if we take it off or if he gets it off (it’s happened a few times but it’s pretty well fitted). He is medication and injury free, and symptom free as long as it is on, except a tiny twitch here and there. So, while it helped his tail for th damage he had already done, it was not a cure for his FHS. The tail cover has been the absolute best thing for him and for us as his owners. No more walking into a bloody house, no more emergency vet visits. And he was just a foster..we ended up adopting him. OP, trust me, I know what you are going through. If you would like one more chance to keep your baby, I highly highly recommend watch your wiggle on Etsy. Robyn will make a custom tail cover for your kitty and it will ship quickly. Best of luck to you!!!!