My cat's back milk sacks feel warm. Is this an infection symptom?

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Ok so I previously asked about shadow and her back milk sacks well she rolled over and wanted me to rub her belly and to me those back to feel really warm is that sounding more like an infection? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Warmth in a particular region could certainly indicate an infection. If shadow is currently lactating, those areas come become warm normally. If she has a systemic infection currently occurring, you can consider taking her temperature to see if it is elevated (check for over 102.5-103.0 as a reference range). You can apply some pressure to the area too to see if it appears to be sensitive or in any pain. Check for any discharge in or around the area. Warmth can also occur from sitting in a position for an extremely extended period of time. Hope this helps. If there is an infection, an antibiotic or antimicrobial drug will be required to do away with the cause.

My cat's back milk sacks feel warm. Is this an infection symptom?

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