My cat's nipples seem empty. Are her kittens getting enough milk?

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How do I know if my cat is producing enough milk for her kittens half of her nipples feel like they don't have milk. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Even though Cleo's nipples don't feel like they have milk, there will be milk present. I would weigh the kittens daily. Gaining 1/4 to half an ounce daily until they are weaned is considered healthy. Healthy kittens weight between 2.8-6 ounces when they are born. If you notice the kittens aren't gaining weight, then you may have to bottle feed them with kitten formula such as KMR to make sure they get enough nutrition.

My cat's nipples seem empty. Are her kittens getting enough milk?

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