My Cat Is Dragging Her Bum On The Floor

If you see your cat scooting on carpet and rough surfaces or frequently licking her bottom she may have inflamed anal glands a condition that s as uncomfortable as it sounds.

My cat is dragging her bum on the floor.

A cat usually drags his bottom for one of three reasons. Cats love toilet paper but do utilize it for its intended use. 1 due to anal sac problems infection too full ruptured etc 2 because they have tapeworm 3 due to a feeling real or imagined that they are soiled there after having a bowel movement. She kept jumping out and continued to scoot around the bathroom.

Poop streaks on the floor are the first and most obvious concern. My cat started scooting just today but over my tile bathroom and not carpet. Although scooting has several causes it most commonly indicates a problem with the anal glands which are two small glands that empty when a cat defecates. Scooting or butt dragging is a problem far more common among dog owners but it does occasionally happen to cats.

Janea kelley is a punk rock cat mom and award winning blogger. A cat dragging its bum on the floor after pooping usually has an unclean bottom. Support paws and effect. During her scooting a piece of feces was coming out.

Scooting which is the polite term for a pet dragging his butt along the ground is seen more often in dogs but cat scooting happens sometimes too. If your cat is scooting your cat s butt is dragging along the carpet or ground. Usually this means a cat s rear is itchy or. Dragging their bottom on the carpet is the next best thing.

She started by pawing at the floor then scooted. Scooting on the rug is not normal behavior for a cat. Cats are known to mark their territory in a few unpleasant ways but dragging their behinds across the floor is not common and may indicate a larger issue. Poop stuck to a cat s bum is no fun for anybody.

To prevent your cat from dragging her bum on the floor or carpet again avoid feeding your cat wet food. You may also consider supplementing the diet with bone meal elements. I quickly scooped her up and sat her in her litter box. They are trying to clean their rear ends by dragging them on something.

There weren t any streaks following her. Chat with a vet. And while it may look funny or strange cat scooting could signal a medical problem that needs to be addressed. This type of diet encourages proper bowel movement and alleviates any possibilities of anal.

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