Why is my male cat's nipple hard, crusty, scabbing, or bleeding?

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My male cat's nipple is all hard and crusty and there's scabbing around it. It has bled we think. Any ideas what it could be? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 2 years and 6 months old | 17 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

This looks like the nipple and surrounding skin is inflammed from an injury or contact with something irritating. You can clean the area with a warm wet cloth. I wouldn't put anything on it as that may make him lick it. This should improve over the next few days. If it gets worse, more discharge or he's itching the area then I would take him in for an exam. He may need an antibiotic injection and something to reduce the inflammation. From the photo this is nothing to be overly concerned about. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Harper.

Why is my male cat's nipple hard, crusty, scabbing, or bleeding?

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