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My nursing cat has a red spot on her belly after kittens. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 27 days old

She has a red blotch on stomach between her nipples and it showed up after she had her kittens what could it be

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 25th, 2018

It is very inflamed and appears infected. It may be scratches and bite marks from kittens try to nurse. It can be pain and her over grooming the area. I would have your vet look at it so they are prescribe medication to heal the skin

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