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What's the best way to help my cat's milk dry up after nursing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 2 months old

How do I start the process of my cats milk drying up?

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Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 16th, 2017

The only thing you can do is to remove the kittens. If they continue to nurse she will continue to produce milk. It takes a few weeks for her to dry up, but there is nothing you can do to make it go any faster.

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