My cat is scooting her booty on my carpet. She has been dewormed so I don’t know why. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 8 lbs

Depending on what was used to deworm Vickie it's still possible that she could have parasites like tapeworms. Vickie might also have an anal gland issue or allergies. If this continues I'd recommend having your vet examine Vickie.

Cat still scoots her butt on the carpet after deworming. Why?

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Bijou has started to scoot her booty across the floor. She was dewormed as kitten and again a few months ago. She is indoors only. What could be causing this? I have not changed her food either and it is grain free.

Hi there and thank you for your post! Some causes of her scooting her bottom across the floor could be allergies, irritation, full anal glands or intestinal parasites. I would take Bijou in to your veterinarian and have the anal glands checked to see if they need to be expressed. At this time, I would also advise that you bring a stool sample in with you so your veterinarian can rule out intestinal parasites as a cause. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any further questions / concerns.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My kitten got her first round of dewormed, oral and topical, yesterday. Today she is scooting her butt on the carpet . Why is this? Is it works? Should I be concerned? She was seen at the vet for her first check up yesterday

She could be scooting for several reasons. If she has a high worm burden then she may be passing them in her stool as they die off. Her anal gland could be irritating her (not common in such a young kitten), she could have pooo stuck to her rear end, or it could be itchy due to a scrape or injury. If externally it looks normal then I would wait and see if she is still scooting tomorrow. Best of luck and have fun with your new kitten!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Is it normal for cat to have irritated back/butt after having diarrhea and deworming? He's licking it a lot and the poop is soft green and gets stuck

The licking could be part of the problem, irritating the delicate tissue of the anus, as well as the fecal material itself causing a small amount of scald if it sits on his skin for very long.. If he has been treated for the diarrhea and parasites, the feces should return to normal soon. If they do not, I recommend getting him rechecked by your vet. In the meantime, make sure his rear stays clean and help him out by wiping him off with a warm moist washcloth when you find him dirty. Putting a little petroleum jelly or A&D ointment on the sore spots will also help him feel better.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My 10 year old female cat is scooting her rear on the carpet, she is indoor only and never goes outside, she was fixed years ago, I see no worms in feces or on her

Thank you for contacting Boop by Petco with your question about Mini. Scooting can also indicate a problem with the anal sacs. Hers may be impacted and need to be expressed. I'd take her into the vet to have this diagnosed and treated. I hope this helps.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hi, we have moved house in the past week and as we need to keep our cat in, we've noticed that he keeps wiping his bum on the carpets and bed. I've read that it could be change in environment as in dust. But also could be worms. He had his worming ta

Yes, it is possible that Archie has worms and he could need another deworming treatment. When a cat has worms, it takes two deworming treatments given two weeks apart to kill all the worms. The first treatment kills the adult present at the time of the treatment, which the second kills the worms that had not yet hatched when the first treatment was given. This scooting could also be caused by impacted anal sacs, and he may need them expressed. I would take Archie into the vet tomorrow for a physical exam, and the vet can express his anal sacs if needed.

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My 8 month old kitten has been rubbing her buttox On my carpet like a dog what do I do

If she does it one or two times, then it is likely a normal response to some feces or liquid stuck to her bum. However if she is doing this often, then this is a sign of full anal glands or intestinal parasites which cause irritation to the rectum as they exit, in particular tapeworms. I would take her in to your vet soon to have her checked for parasites and also have her anal glands checked if she is scooting often. Best wishes with your fur baby Oreo. Take care.

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My cat has been scooting her bottom on the ground and licking the area continuously. I have not seen any worms in her stool, but read this could be a cause. Just wondering if there are other potential causes and whether or not she will need a vet ch

it also could be because of impacted anal glands. If you could take Cleo to your local vets for a check-up that will be great. Impacted anal glands can cause pain during defecation. What is more, it can turn into an abscess if left untreated.

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I have a pair of 18-month-old kittens they were treated for worms about a month ago and no problems with their anal sacs were found during the exam for worm treatment. but they still drag their butts on the floor from time to time. should they go bac

Great question! When kittens have worms, it typically takes two deworming treatments given two weeks apart to kill all the worms. The first kills the adults already present, which the second kills the adults who had not yet hatched from the eggs at the time of the first deworming treatment. I would give you kittens another deworming treatment now, a second two weeks after the first, and then they should be dewormed every three months regularly. If deworming them again doesn't help with the scooting behavior, then I would take them back into the vet. Good luck, I hope this helps :-)

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Our cat received milbemax at the beginning of June from our vet. However she has some white specks that appear near her anus lately, and we are worried it's tapeworm. Could a tapeworm hatch and grow to the point of pieces breaking off only two months

These do indeed look like tapeworm segments, so BV will definitely need to be treated again. Normally, to make sure that all life stages of the tapeworms are killed, the initial deworming dose needs to be repeated in 14 days - so if this wasn't done the last time she was treated, this could by why the problem has recurred. She may also simply have become re-infected, either from fleas or from eating dead rodents or other animals if she hunts outdoors. I would recommend calling your vet to let them know that you are seeing tapeworm segments again - they may be able to have you come and pick up another dose of dewormer for her, rather than requiring another exam since she was just seen for this problem two months ago.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My dog has been licking and dragging her butt feverishly. She was doing the same 2-3 weeks ago but we had her glands expressed and she wasn't as affixed to her anus. Due to how recently we expressed her glands would it be safe to try an over the coun

Hello. You can certainly try to worm her, making sure you use a complete wormer like Safe Guard canine dewormer. Treat for 3 days in a row. If Tootsie continues to scoot, there is a possibility that her anal glands may be developing an infection, or she has allergies. Allergies can affect the mucous membranes, & rectal tissue can definitely be affected. So if she is still having issues several days after you finish the deworming protocol, do let your vet have another look at Tootsie. Thanks for contacting Boop by Petco.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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