My cat's breast is swollen and painful after kittens. What to do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 year and 10 months old
My cat breast is swollen and hard i think it's painful,she had kitten and now they are in new house,they were 8 weeks what should i do for my cat?
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Published on March 25th, 2019
This presentation is likely to be caused by a mastitis, which is an inflammation/infection of the mammary glands quite common in post-lactating feline patients. A check up would be ideally required to confirm this clinical, suspicion and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed.
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Published on June 7th, 2017
Poor willow. It appears that she may have mastitis an infection of the mammary gland. She needs to see a vet asap as this is very painful and can become a systemic illness. I would continue to bottle feed kittens until mom gets assessed to see if she can still feed them or not. Make sure they are on KMR or a good quality kitten milk replacer
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Published on March 27th, 2017
Hello. The mammary glands will not explode. Just let the kittens nurse and the un-used mammary glands will decrease without stimulation. You just have to check her daily (or twice daily) that there is no development of mastitis. Feel each gland and rub them. If you are feeling hot, or cold (very big concern if cold) then get her to a vet. Express the milk from each nipple, if it is anything but white (yellow, green, clear) then get her to a vet. Otherwise just leave her alone. Good luck with Chocolate.
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