My cat's teat is swollen and painful after birth. Is it mastitis?

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Good day my cat gave birth 7 weeks ago but today she is acting strange she is eating but not like she usually does and one of her teats are very swollen and next to it is a small lump with she is in pain by the looks of it I tried rubbing her tummy but she started getting annoyed with it she bit and scratched me I am very worried my baby isn't well please help me what can I do for her. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 26 days old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Your baby may be suffering from mastitis (inflammation of the mammary gland). This is very painful and you really need to take her to the vet for an exam. and pain medicine and antibiotics if called for. In the meantime you can put warm moist compresses on the teat. This should relieve some of the pain temporarily.

My cat's teat is swollen and painful after birth. Is it mastitis?

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