Why aren't my pregnant cat's nipples swollen or enlarged yet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 10 months old | 20 lbs
my cat is pregnant but her nipples are not swollen and their is no sign of enlargement should i be concerned.
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Published on February 16th, 2018
Hello, mammary chain development does not occur until very late in pregnancy. As she is nearing labor, she will begin to produce milk and her mammary glands will become enlarged. Her nipples will get big with the nursing. You should not be concerned at the moment. Make sure she has access to adequate amounts of water at all times. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Published on June 16th, 2018
I am sorry to hear about your kitty! From the photos I would b concerned about a condition called mammary hyperplasia. Luckily it is not usually associated with cancer and once the ovaries are removed (which occurs in a spay) the swelling should resolve within a few weeks. She should definitely have an exam when the vet is back in the office to be sure, and to ensure we don’t have any infection present.
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