My Cat Is Dragging His Bum On The Floor

A cat usually drags his bottom for one of three reasons.

My cat is dragging his bum on the floor.

Chat with a vet. Cats love toilet paper but do utilize it for its intended use. Or is your cat dragging its ass over the carpet or other soft fabrics. 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. About the author. Support paws and effect. 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.

Usually this means a cat s rear is itchy or. If it is your cat is scooting. You may also consider supplementing the diet with bone meal elements. And while it may look funny or strange cat scooting could signal a medical problem that needs to be addressed.

You can feed him or her foods that are dry or foods that are rich in fiber. 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. To prevent your cat from dragging her bum on the floor or carpet again avoid feeding your cat wet food. This type of diet encourages proper bowel movement and alleviates any possibilities of anal.

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 streaks on the floor are the first and most obvious concern. Is your cat dragging its butt on the floor. A cat dragging its bum on the floor after pooping usually has an unclean bottom.

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. They are trying to clean their rear ends by dragging them on something. Is your cat backing up and rubbing its ass against solid objects.

She is a regular columnist for catster magazine and she and the paws and effect gang share a home in the beautiful pacific northwest. Dragging their bottom on the carpet is the next best thing.