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My cat had kittens, no milk. Her nipples aren't visible. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Wirehair | Female | unspayed

My cat is not producing milk for her three kittens she delivered yesterday. Her "nipples" are not poking out like usual. Is there someway to help this?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 13th, 2017

once the kitten will start suckling milk production should start to occur, you should wait at least a couple days, if you do not see any change and it seems like the kitten are not getting milk from her, you will have to buy kitten replacer milk at the pet shop and feed them with a bottle.

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