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My 2-month-old kitten has red, dry, hard nipples. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 2 days old

Hi I have a 2 months old kitten and i found that 2 of his nipples are red and like dried and hard, it something i have to worry about?

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 6th, 2017

This maybbe from an old injury or from a litter mate. You can clean the area with a warm cloth and mild soap to soften it and monito for any discharge. It if does not improve the i would worry and get the kitten checked

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