cat drags bottom on floor

Kim · 11-12-2007, 10:38 PM

This sounds like a classic case of anal glands that need emptying. Thought it was more common in dogs though.

dandysmom · 11-12-2007, 10:41 PM

I thought it was usually a male cat problem.....??

Grete · 12-12-2007, 12:33 AM

Whenever my cats have scooted it was cos they had been eating grass and had a cling-on after a litter tray visit

I would get it checked out tho, female cats have scent glands in their rears as well I believe and any gland can get blocked. She might be doing it to scent-mark if she is stressed or as has been suggested, worms or fleas

Is she spayed?

sammy · 12-12-2007, 12:50 AM

As Yola has mentioned - she doesn't have cystitus does she? My Bubble does this when she has it............is she often going to go to urinate and not passing much?

Amber · 12-12-2007, 07:32 PM

I too would advise to get her anal glands checked. If the anal glands are full, they become very uncomfortable. The cat will drag it's bottom along the carpet to try to relieve the discomfort, and will also lick or bite around that area which can often be mistaken for thinking the cat has fleas.

truthisouthere · 18-01-2008, 04:02 PM

My Maine Coon (passed away now @19) went thru a phase of overgrooming. Vet said it was stress. I was going thru a v. stressful time at the time myself. As soon as things sorted themselves out in my life and the stress subsided my cat just got better over time. I'm sure they pick up on our energy! There is a good book by V. Halls called The Cat Detective. It has info re cats and the various forms that stess can take. I have consulted it for my multi cat household and found it helpful (and v.funny at times!). Has your cat had an 'organ' blood test, just to rule out any pain she may be having inside that might prompt her to keep licking? Aside from everyone else's helpful input I can't think of what else it could be. I hope she gets better soon, bless her.

babycakes · 18-01-2008, 07:02 PM

Denis started doing it when we put a carpet down (having had wooden flooring or tiles) I thought he just wanted to itch his bum cos it felt nice and how else does he do it??? Doesn't do it often though

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