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My cat drags his bottom, licks, and has a red anus. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | 3 years and 8 months old | 13.2 lbs

Hi, my cat is 4 years old . Recently he started having problems after passing stool, he started dragging himself with two hands only and little water type liquid coming out of his anus. Took him to the vet, they gave antibiotics injection and deworming medicine but still he is not well. And now he started licking that area and his anus has become reddish. I m so worried please help

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 14th, 2020

I suggest you try giving him some Miralax powder - 1/4 teaspoon mixed with a tiny bit of canned cat food twice a day to see if it helps. If it does, after a few days go down to once a day administration. https://www.walmart.com/ip/MiraLAX-Laxative-Powder-for-Gentle-Constipation-Relief-7-Doses/10419774

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