How to Stop Cats from Scooting on the Rug

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Schedule an appointment with your vet.. Have your vet examine your cat.. Discuss treatment options with your vet.

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Steps

1

Schedule an appointment with your vet.

Step 1

Schedule an appointment with your vet.

2

Have your vet examine your cat.

Step 2

Have your vet examine your cat.

3

Discuss treatment options with your vet.

Step 3

Discuss treatment options with your vet.

4

Have your vet empty your cat's anal glands.

Step 4

Have your vet empty your cat's anal glands.

5

Allow your vet to give additional treatment.

Step 5

Allow your vet to give additional treatment.

6

Wait for your cat to stop scooting.

Step 6

Wait for your cat to stop scooting.

7

Seek retreatment, if necessary.

Step 7

Seek retreatment, if necessary.

8

Manage your cat's diet.

Step 8

Manage your cat's diet.

9

Treat your cat for fleas.

Step 9

Treat your cat for fleas.

10

Deworm your cat.

Step 10

Deworm your cat.

11

Manage your cat's food allergy.

Step 11

Manage your cat's food allergy.

12

Manage your cat's arthritis.

Step 12

Manage your cat's arthritis.

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