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Is it normal for my cat to drag its butt after using the litter box?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 lbs

Sometimes after Aldo uses the litter box, he drags his butt on the floor, is this normal, or do you think it might be a problem?

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on May 9th, 2020

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This behaviour is usually related to worms or impacted anal glands. Please, de-worm Aldo (you can buy de-worming medications over the counter) but if there is no improvement after a few days, you should take her to your local vets to get her anal glands checked.

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