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My nursing cat has red, dry nipples. How can I relieve pain safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Hi my cat Marie has dry hard nipples and red from nursing her kittens. She growls at the kittens for trying to nurse. What can I do to relieve her nipple pain that is safe for the kittens. Plz and ty

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

Veterinarian

Published on May 14th, 2019

Cold packs may help reduce swelling and relieve pain. I would recommend a check up anyway as the mammary glands may be inflamed and infected and a mastitis may be present. If that is the case antibiotics may be needed.

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