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My cat keeps licking her red bottom. Is it anal glands or parasites?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Asian | Female | 7 months and 11 days old | 125 lbs

My baby midnight whos 7 months old now keeps on licking her buttom. Its look abit reddish though, I wonder if she's okay?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 8th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Midnight. What a cutie! I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. A red anus can be a sign of an anal gland problem or even intestinal parasites. I hope this information helps!

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