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My cat just had kittens, has a nipple scab, and is acting sick.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 6 lbs

Hi! We noticed an ulcer looking scab near one of our cats nippels. She just had kittens about a week ago and she doesn't want to eat anymore. She's not her normal playful self anymore and looks pretty thin now. We don't know how she got the wound or if the wound is making her act so strangely.

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Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on May 11th, 2017

This is a medical emergency, it looks like Mimi has a severe infection (mastitis) in the milk glands and needs urgent treatment by your vet. If very weak and dehydrated she may need intravenous fluids and antibiotics to stabilise her condition
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