OP here. Thanks. It's most likely an anal gland issue because he's not overweight. If he keeps it up ill take him to the vet.

Often the result of being overweight. I had a kitten who never stopped eating kitten amounts of food (my fault) and got very overweight and starting scooting. She went on a diet and no longer scoots. Please keep in mind the weight loss will be gradual, so will have to deal with the scooting for a while.

Some animals do have anal gland issues, but my vet says scooting is usually from being overweight and unable to reach nether parts.

I have a scootasaurus. 2 in fact. One female, she's fat and can't lick her butt so I have to warm wipe it clean regularly.

The other male, long hair. Poo was getting stuck to his back fur. I shaved around his booty, under his back legs and his tail. Now he stays clean.

I had another cat with anal gland problems. She mostly licked herself a lot. Never dragged.

Worms?

Lol, sorry OP. I just remember my long dead cats doing this. So hilarious!

My cat started doing this and it was not an anal gland problem. It started during a bout of gastroenteritis and she started scooting on the carpet. She never got out of that habit. I think it's because she is overweight and cannot clean herself properly. It's been 5 years now since she started doing it. We just clean up the stains with a vinegar solution and it's fine. If she could lose the weight I think the problem would stop.

Anal glands need expressing. The vet will do it.

He needs his anal glands expressed. Take him to the vet. It is a common problem with male cats. I do not think that this is something you can do yourself and he is uncomfortable so take him in.

Is it after he uses the litter box? He's probably using the floor as toilet paper. I had a cat that I used to chase around with a wet paper towel when I would see him leave the litter box. One quick wipe on his bum would clean him off. You have to be quick, because he won't tolerate it for long.

He's probably got poop stuck in his butt, and is trying to get it out. You may have to help, if he'll let you.

him=his

My cat has started scooting across the hardwood floor with him bum and is leaving some sort of nasty trail. Is it worthy of a vet visit?