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Cats always drop a poop on the ground

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Matthew Thompson
If a cat always drops a pellet of poop on the ground, it may be because the hair on its butt is too long, so it is easy for poop to stick to it when defecating, and then the poop may fall to the ground when the cat moves. Secondly, if the cat has diarrhea or soft stools, feces leakage will occur if the feces is not cleaned up after going to the toilet. In addition, if there is a problem with the contraction of the cat's buttocks or sphincter, it will also cause the cat to be unable to control the excretion of feces.

1. The hair is too long

If the hair around the cat’s butt is long, it will be easier to get feces during the excretion process. When the cat walks out of the litter box, the feces may fall out. on the ground. In this case, the owner can trim the hair on the cat's butt shorter, and also use a wet tissue to wipe the hair around the cat's butt clean after each time the cat poops.

2. Diarrhea

When a cat has diarrhea or soft stool, no matter long-haired cat or short-haired cat, it is easy for feces to remain around the buttocks, and then the feces will fall out during the movement. will fall to the ground. At this time, the owner can check the cat's feces. If there is indeed diarrhea or soft stool, he needs to consult a pet doctor in time for medication. When the diarrhea is treated, the cat's feces leakage will disappear.

3. Abnormal contraction of the buttocks or sphincter muscles

If there is a problem with the contraction of the cat's anus or sphincter muscles, the cat will be unable to control the excretion of feces, resulting in feces leakage. This situation is serious. If not treated in time, it may cause the cat to prolapse. Therefore, the owner needs to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.