Why is my old cat not using the litter box and has rice-like pellets?

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There are "rice pellets" at my cats butt hole....What else could it be if not worms. Took her to vet and had basic check-up and bloodwork...came back normal (kidney count a little high). She is now not going in the litter box anymore as well (16 yr old). Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 14 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

The only thing that can look like rice on a cat's anus is tapeworms, the treatment is very simple and you should stop seeing those a few days after the treatment was given. If she is not going to the litter box she is probably having a more serious problem, unless she has access to the outside in that case she might be doing her business there.

Why is my old cat not using the litter box and has rice-like pellets?

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