My cat drags his butt and licks it. Can I use over-the-counter wormer?

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I sometimes find Toothless dragging his butt across the carpet and licking it. I know it’s a sign for maybe worms but I currently Can’t afford to take him to a vet. Is there anything over the counter I can give him or other signs to look out for? He shares multiple litter boxes with two female cats. They are all indoor only. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 4 months old | 14 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You can get a de-worming medication over the counter, for example Drontal for cats. If de-worming doesn't help, you will need to get Toothless to a vet to check his anal glands as the symptoms he is showing can be caused by impacted anal glands.

My cat drags his butt and licks it. Can I use over-the-counter wormer?

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