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.

Usually this means a cat s rear is itchy or. Cats love toilet paper but do utilize it for its intended use. She is a regular columnist for catster magazine and she and the paws and effect gang share a home in the beautiful pacific northwest. Sometimes these anal glands do not empty properly or become diseased causing discomfort and eventual scooting to relieve the discomfort.

I quickly scooped her up and sat her in her litter box. There weren t any streaks following her. During her scooting a piece of feces was coming out. Why is my cat dragging his bum across the floor.

Scooting or butt dragging is a problem far more common among dog owners but it does occasionally happen to cats. And while it may look funny or strange cat scooting could signal a medical problem that needs to be addressed. Support paws and effect. She kept jumping out and continued to scoot around the bathroom.

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. Janea kelley is a punk rock cat mom and award winning blogger. 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. You may also consider supplementing the diet with bone meal elements.

If your cat is scooting your cat s butt is dragging along the carpet or ground. 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. A cat usually drags his bottom for one of three reasons. This type of diet encourages proper bowel movement and alleviates any possibilities of anal.

She started by pawing at the floor then scooted. To prevent your cat from dragging her bum on the floor or carpet again avoid feeding your cat wet food. Poop streaks on the floor are the first and most obvious concern. They are trying to clean their rear ends by dragging them on something.

Scooting on the rug is not normal behavior for a cat. 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. Chat with a vet. About the author.

Poop stuck to a cat s bum is no fun for anybody. You can feed him or her foods that are dry or foods that are rich in fiber.