Some studies have linked scooting in cats to the consumption of wet or canned food.
Pregnant cat dragging bum on floor.
Locate the anal glands located at the 5 and 7 o clock positions on a cat s rear.
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.
Cat scooting and parasites if your cat is dragging its bottom on the carpet there s a chance your cat has worms.
Other than some slight swelling pinkness from the licking and dragging.
Pregnant cat dragging butt on the floor.
I restrained her to try and see what was wrong but everything seemed normal down there.
She constantly licks her butt and gets upset if you try to touch her at all.
To prevent your cat from dragging her bum on the floor or carpet again avoid feeding your cat wet food.
As of this morning my cat has been acting strange.
Place your cat on a flat surface and keep it calm.
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.
Irrespective of the cause the prognosis of scooting in cats after treatment is good.
But yes it is possible but not really advisable due to the fact that the kittens could be born with defects.
Yes it is physically possible although rare as the female would normally shun his attentions.
Apply a pair of rubber gloves this is messy work.
And while you may check your cat s stool for worms you may not be able to see them.
Ask somebody to aid you in holding the cat steady.
Tapeworms is the one that i usually think of says cynthia karsten dvm outreach veterinarian for the koret shelter.
One of the more common reasons for cat scooting is intestinal parasites.
She keeps dragging her butt on the floor and tucking her tail in between her legs.
Parasitic worms such as tapeworms can cause irritation to the posterior area.
It s one of the many qualities we love them for.
To express a cat s anal glands.
So if your cat continues to scoot his bottom across the floor for more than a day or so and you don t see any evidence of diarrhea call your vet and see if they want you to bring him in for a checkup.