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My cat's nipple felt scabby, then something came off. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | spayed | 4 years and 4 months old

Can cat nipples fall off? I thought her nipple felt very scabby. Rub it a few times and then it came off. Theres a small red legion but no pain

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 31st, 2016

It probably wasn't her nipple but a build up of dead skin and sebaceous material collecting around the nipple itself. If it doesn't bother her and she's not licking excessively, then there is likely no cause for concern. Monitor the redness for resolution.

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