Why is my cat scooting his butt on the carpet and furniture?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 11 months old | 13 lbs
Hi! I've noticed that my cat has been scooting his butt on surfaces like the couch and my bed lately. I was wondering what could be some of the causes of this? He's a 4 year old male who weighs around 13 lbs.
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Published on June 21st, 2017
These signs are usually related to anal glands infection/inflammation. Anal glands need to be expressed and, if infected, treated with antibiotics. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Published on October 25th, 2017
Usually they are trying to express their anal glands (scent glands that live just inside the rectum). If it is just occasionally then I wouldn’t be too worried, however if he is licking his rear end a lot, or the rubbing is frequent, or if you happen to see any blood then he should be seen by a veterinarian. Very occasionally anal sacs become infected or impacted in cats, but it is uncommon. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
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