My cat is scooting with matted poop and pain. Does she need a vet?

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Hi there! I noticed my cat scooting her butt across my floor, which is not typical behavior for her. I called her into my lap and noticed she had solid and thick (but not dry or runny) feces (not a ton, but not a little) matted into her fur around her anus. Whenever I tried to wipe her clean she would meow like she is in pain. There are no other changes to her behavior, and she does not meow while using the litter box. Do I need to see the vet ASAP, or could this be just a simple upset stomach? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 9 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would have Duchess seen by a vet for this problem, but I wouldn't consider it an emergency to rush her into one tonight. It could be that she has impacted anal sacs or intestinal worms causing her to scoot her butt. Clearly it's something that's bothering her, which is why she needs to see a vet, but you can wait to call the vet until they are open in the morning. I hope this helps!

My cat is scooting with matted poop and pain. Does she need a vet?

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