Q: Why Does Cat Drag Hiney on Carpet?

Q: My female cat drags her hiney on the carpet.  She's an indoor cat and doesn't have worms.  Why is she doing this?Q: My female cat drags her hiney on the carpet. She's an indoor cat and doesn't have worms. Why is she doing this?

A: It sounds like her anal sacs may be bothering her. Many people notice their dogs doing this but cats have anal sacs too! Basically, there are two small sacs located just inside the rectum. The sacs are lined with glands that secrete a thick material which may not come on its own. Your veterinarian can empty these sacs for you!

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Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

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Comments (3)

Anonymous (Unverified)

I just found this little dry cream color things near the tail of my cat so i keep on watching her sleep and to my surprice i watch this white thing moving oround the anal cavity im freeking out are this worms please help i will call the vet tomorrow i video it so i can explain.

Maddy (Unverified)

my stray cat just had kittens and has really bad smelly diareah...she wants to eat all the time

jennifer (Unverified)

I see that you can express the glands of a dog...can you do the same with a cat? Is there any foods/meds that can make this stop?