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I have a cat whom is 5 years old, shes always had decent hygiene until about a year ago, when she just stopped caring so much it seems... I RARELY see her lick herself, and she isn't cleaning her rear after using the toilet, I'm now going to have to replace most of the carpet in my house the stains are so bad. (I'm not the only one whos letting it get bad) as shes 'wiping' herself on the carpet (really funny to watch a cat drag herself on a carpet, but costly for me)

I'm not concerned about the carpet, I'll try to steam it, but please give me advice on how to get her to clean herself again, I bled a fair amount last time *I* cleaned her :|

2007-01-22 11:22:29 · 9 answers · asked by HL2k 5 in Pets Cats

She is an indoor cat and has NEVER been outdoors (except in a vehicle in a cage and twice in her life). She is slightly overweight but can still lick with little difficulty, she just doesn't seem to bother, also she has never been spayed nor has she had shots (I have just enough cash to feed her and pay the bills, everytime I save for it something comes up :|)

2007-01-22 11:36:54 · update #1

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When a cat drags her butt accross the carpet, it is usually becuase of impacted anal sacs, tapeworm or some fecal debris and she cannot clean it up becuase she can't reach her butt anymore (over-weight cats). You need to find out for which reason it is that your kitty scoots her butt accross the carpet and then address that. Impacted anal sacs can be treated by your vet. The tiny holes of anal sac glands can be seen on either sode of kitty's anus. When it gets blocked and cannot be expressed, it is experienced as an uncomfortable pressure by the cat. Cats with blocked anal sacs will attempt to ease the pressure by scooting butt accross the floor. Tapeworm can also be treated t the vet's or at home with appropriate tapeworm medication. Perhaps your kitty is over=weight, and like my cat, will wipe his butt on the carpet becuase he can't reach his bottom anymore. There is o other way I could address this problem except by getting my cat's weight down and in the meantime, wiping his butt for him with moistened toilet paper.

2007-01-22 12:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0 0

Worms are one possibility, but unlikely if she is an indoor cat. Is she overweight? Cats can get so big that they cannot reach themselves to clean. Is she spayed? This may be either a reaction to a heat or something worse like a pyrometra (infection of the uterus). Take her to a vet and they can help you better.

2007-01-22 11:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by Trish D 3 · 0 0

Hi there...here are several possibilities which may be contributing to why your cat is scooting herself on the floor.

- Because she hasn't been spayed this could be one plausible contributing factor.

- Her anal sacs may be impacted and need to be expressed to alleviate the pressure. Diarrhoea, constipation where fecal matter attached to the anus can be some of the causes, however intestinal parasites can be another. More about scooting http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_anal_sacs.html

Most shelters will offer low fee or free (to qualifying low income recipients) spay services. If you are located in the USA you can ring 1-800 SPAY USA http://spayusa.org to locate a nearby participating shelter. Here's another list for free spay services: http://www.petsandanimals.org/spayneuter_services.html

If your ring some of the area veterinary hospitals and shelters someone will know who provides low fee and/or charitable veterinary care. Ask everyone and someone will know who does.

2007-01-22 13:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1 0

A sick cat may not groom itself as frequently or may stop all together. Call your vet and have a physical and blood panel done to find out what the underlying cause may be. It could be minor or very serious!

Any time a pet acts out of the ordinary, a vet visit is warranted.

In the meantime, you may want to also call a groomer. Many dog groomers also groom cats.

Good luck. I hope your cat is well.

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2007-01-22 11:47:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

your cat is ill it sounds like she may also have worms or at the very least an intestinal problem animals especially cats are creatures of habit and they will change their routine in a noticable way to get your attention when something is wrong or they are not feeling well the longer it takes for them to get your attention and for you to fix the problem the more noticable they become in their behavior. before long she's liable to start going to the bathroom on your favorite shirt, blanket etc., they will get your attention one way or another. your best bet would be to take her to the vet for a thorough check up good luck she will stop as soon as you fix what ever is bothering her and or causing her to not feel well.

2007-01-22 11:34:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

She doesn't necessarily have worms, but try worming her just to be sure. Cats also rag their bottom if they have full anal glands and they need expressing - your vet can do that and while you are there get them to check your cats teeth one of the main causes of cats no longer grooming properly is dental disease

2007-01-22 11:34:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Take her to the vet. She may have worms.

2007-01-22 11:26:48 · answer #7 · answered by broadwayaprilandtiffany 3 · 2 0

Something is wrong with her. Please take her to the vet. Usually when they rub their buts like that is because it might be worms.

2007-01-22 11:28:31 · answer #8 · answered by Feline05 5 · 2 1

does she have worms? they do itch

2007-01-22 11:32:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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