My cat has soft lumps on her belly near nipples. Are they normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 7 months and 8 days old
My cat has 2 soft inner "balls" in her lower abdomen. They surround her lower nipples. They are soft to the touch. Wen shes walking she looks like she has extra skin down there. Can it be a tumor or something that can put her health at risk?
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Published on October 9th, 2017
Those are normal fat pads. Most adult cats have these particularly cats who are less active and slightly overweight. They do feel like masses but they are normal and nothing to be overly concerned about. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Ava.
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Published on October 7th, 2018
From the photo this looks like a normal nipple. Male cats have nipples like females but they are small like in the photo. Usually four or so on each side. If that isn’t a nipple then it’s a benign wart that doesn’t need any treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Melow.
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Published on June 8th, 2017
From the picture you provided the small lump looks actually like a nipple. Try to see if you find the others and compare them. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Published on September 7th, 2017
It is slightly difficult to orient myself in the picture, but from what I can see and the location you are describing I believe it is a nipple. e fact is, most mammals have nipples. Birth makes and females mammals have nipples. Like female dogs, male dogs have nipples, which extend in two rows from the chest into the groin area. Unlike female dogs, they do not possess a reproductive function, so they don't generally secrete — and if they do, you should consult a vet, just to make sure everything's okay.
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