My cat had kittens 3 months ago, still nursing, now has a nipple lump?

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My cat had kittens about 3 months ago and they are still trying to feed off of her. I noticed a lump by her nipple today? Is it something i should be concerned about?? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Some cats aren't good at weaning the kittens. You may need to physically separate them for a few weeks to break the habit. I would have a vet check out this new lump. It may be normal, or could indicate infection, a cyst, or breast cancer. The vet will examine the lump and may take a sample of cells to look at under the microscope to see what could be causing it.

My cat had kittens 3 months ago, still nursing, now has a nipple lump?

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