Why is my cat leaving poop stains? What causes messy cat butt?

If Mila has abnormal stool quality or if she is overweight then it could be a medical issue. Most cats are very clean and groom themselves frequently. However, not all cats are this way and it could be a behavioral thing. If she is overweight then she may not be able to reach to keep clean. There is a food company called Royal Canin that tends to make pets have good stool quality and you may try this diet. If she has a bad stool quality, take her to the vet to see if anything should be done. I hope this helps!

It could indicate the stool is more loose and is messy so Sofia is trying to clean the area. It can also mean something like a piece of hair is hanging out of the rectum. Less common it can indicate anal gland issues or worms. Next time she does it, inspect her rectum and the stool itself. You may get the answer. If she continues to do it. Have her stool checked for parasites and her anal glands checked. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello, and thank you for your question. It may be that Walter is having softer stools which are causing the leftover poops in the house. Another possibility is that he is dragging his bum due to anal gland discomfort. If his stools are appearing softer in the litter box, the underlying cause could be from a recent diet change, bacterial infection, parasites, or food allergies. The best first step is to visit the veterinarian, who can test a stool sample for parasites, and suggest the best diet option. Often a diet for sensitive stomachs is the first recommendation. If he is dragging his bum, the vet should also check his anal glands for impaction or infection. I hope this helps, and that Walter feels better soon!

This sounds suspicious that your cats anal glands may be full. The anal glands are located just inside the rectum at the 4 and 10 o'clock position and when they are full they can cause irritation resulting in the pet scooting across the carpet. So this is a common presentation. Typically the anal glands are expressed by pets when they go poop, but in obese or overweight pets this is difficult and can result in them not being expressed properly. So first thing is to get the anal glands checked by a veterinarian to avoid having them rupture because of over-filling. The second thing is to get your kitty on a low fat diet or weight loss routine, such as decreasing portions and limited extra calorie snacks. Here are my picks for weight loss foods if interested: 1) Hills Metabolic- by far the best product in my opinion for FAST (within 2 months approx. 79% of pets lose weight) weight loss and weight maintenance (prescription only) 2) Hill's W/D - effective and also can help regulate glucose to prevent diabetes (prescription only) 2) Hill's Low fat - over the counter, varying results

It could be Mellow has some problems with hair balls, and there may be poop stains around his anus. I'd give him a bath to clean up his anal area. Feed him wet food with water added to it to see if that helps with the firm poop.

A little added fiber or a daily pet probiotic can help firm up loose stools, however bringing a stool sample into the vet to rule out anything such as parasites or an underlying illness causing it is a good idea. In some cases, even normal stools can sometimes get stuck on long-haired cats. Gently trimming the area to make it less easy for stool to stick, or using a pet wipe after Pockey gets out of the litter box before the stool can dry may help make it easier to clean.

Rajah is a Manx. Unfortunately Manx cats, especially those without a tail or just a stump of a tail often have neurological problems and get fecal incontinence. He also may not be able to reach to his anus to clean himself. This is called Manx Syndrome. Here is some information: https://www.ufaw.org.uk/cats/manx-manx-syndrome You will likely need to keep him shaved, and you can put some vaseline on the skin around his anus to protect his skin. And you will need to clean him regularly.