Generally when treating cats, we must first observe the cat’s state and mental outlook. The face is an organ that highlights the characteristics of the cat and is also a means of distinguishing the cat from other creatures. Once the cat behaves strangely, the owner will look at its depressed face. You can roughly guess that this method is more intuitive. However, sometimes, observing its buttocks is also a visual diagnosis method. When observing a cat’s buttocks, you should not only look at its graceful curves, but also look at its performance. Something strange. ​​​​​​

1. What does a small fecal mass mean?

The buttocks are the organs of excretion, so when observing the buttocks, sometimes you have to start with feces. If you have a long-haired cat, you may find small pieces of feces stuck to its "trouser legs." Especially when your cat jumps up and crawls on your pillow or comes within two inches of your face, you will definitely feel it deeply.

If your cat’s stool is very soft, especially when it has diarrhea, there will be small fecal clumps on its body. Once you notice that your cat has diarrhea, it is best to take him to the veterinarian immediately for a check-up. To prevent fecal matter from sticking to the hair and knotting it, you can trim the excess hair on the buttocks. You can do it yourself, just be careful; or call a veterinarian and a professional cleanup crew.

2. Drag your butt on the ground

We may have all experienced it. The cat jumped out of the box and plopped down on the ground, seemingly wiping its butt with the carpet again. Sometimes this can be a split second. No one wants to clean up yellow marks on the carpet anyway. "Dragging along the ground" is actually a good thing because it indicates that there may be something wrong with your cat's body. It may be diarrhea, allergies, or worms. Dragging his butt on the ground means that he is feeling uncomfortable. At this time, you need to take him to the veterinarian.

3. Buttocks turn red

There may be three reasons why your cat’s butt turns red. The first is that the cat’s butt is really injured; the second is that the cat’s butt is infected with parasites or causes skin diseases; the third is that long-term diet causes the cat’s skin to become red, dry and itchy when it gets angry and constipated. However, no matter what, if you find that your cat’s butt suddenly becomes very red, the best way to deal with it is to take it to a pet hospital for a professional examination to find out the cause and then provide targeted treatment.

Cat butt injuries, parasites, and skin diseases should all receive professional treatment. If the cat's butt becomes red due to constipation due to improper diet, the body will get angry, and in addition to taking medication, special attention should be paid to the daily diet.

IV. Reasons why cats lick their buttocks

1. Reproductive tract diseases and secretions:

It may be in estrus. If there is secretion due to reproductive tract disease, the cat will also lick the external genitalia. In addition, when the female cat has vaginitis or during the production season,, there may also be unbearable itching of the external genitalia, leading to licking of the external genitalia.

2. Fleas:

Fleas like to bite or hide at the base of a cat’s tail, so when there are fleas on a cat, the cat will lick or bite the base of the tail near the butt.

3. Normal hair grooming:

Licking the butt or tail may also be just a process in which the cat is grooming its fur. But if you feel that your cat is licking too frequently or severely, it may be a sign of disease. Please take it to the doctor as soon as possible.

5. Other hip problems

The most common problem in cats is swollen anal glands, which you may have experienced. Anal glands are located on either side of the anal opening and secrete scent that is used for marking. As normal poop passes through the rectum, there is enough pressure to cause the glands to release the odor. But if the stool is too hard or too soft, the glands won't release as quickly. Over time, the glands swell, causing cats discomfort. You may not be able to see the swollen glands because they are inside. But dragging your butt on the ground could be a sign. Or if your cat is always licking its anus or doing a lot of weird yoga poses, it could be that it has swollen anal glands.

You may also periodically see wriggling bugs in your cat's feces or hanging out in the anus. These are worms, and if they have appeared in the anus, it is a serious problem. In fact, if you find anything strange, like string, you should take it to the vet. The veterinarian will do an X-ray or ultrasound to make sure there are no strings or anything like that wrapped around the cat's organs.

So if your cat shows signs of disease from its hip, please take it for a checkup. If the problem is with the anal glands, the doctor will clean it manually. Don't try to do it yourself. Improper behavior may cause more trouble.