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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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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

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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