My Cat Is Dragging His Bum On The Floor

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My cat is dragging his 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. Poop stuck to a cat s bum is no fun for anybody. If it is your cat is scooting. Is your cat backing up and rubbing its ass against solid objects.

Support paws and effect. Janea kelley is a punk rock cat mom and award winning blogger. If your cat is scooting your cat s butt is dragging along the carpet or ground. Cats love toilet paper but do utilize it for its intended use.

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. Is your cat dragging its butt on the floor. They are trying to clean their rear ends by dragging them on something. You know that weird thing where they drop their ass and drag.

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. 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. About the author. And while it may look funny or strange cat scooting could signal a medical problem that needs to be addressed.

Why is my cat dragging his bum across the floor. Or is your cat dragging its ass over the carpet or other soft fabrics. Poop streaks on the floor are the first and most obvious concern. You can feed him or her foods that are dry or foods that are rich in fiber.

This type of diet encourages proper bowel movement and alleviates any possibilities of anal. A cat dragging its bum on the floor after pooping usually has an unclean bottom. You may also consider supplementing the diet with bone meal elements. She is a regular columnist for catster magazine and she and the paws and effect gang share a home in the beautiful pacific northwest.

To prevent your cat from dragging her bum on the floor or carpet again avoid feeding your cat wet food. Scooting or butt dragging is a problem far more common among dog owners but it does occasionally happen to cats.