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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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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

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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