Why are my cat's breasts swollen after giving birth? Is it serious?

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.

Hello. I am sorry to hear that Thamia is painful. If the breasts are hard, hot, swollen, painful to touch, or cold, then she could have mastitis and should be seen by a vet. Even if she is just painful from engorgement you can get pain medications from your vet. There is unfortunately nothing you can give at home that is safe. Please have her into a vet as soon as you can, and if you are noticing pain/swelling/hot/cold then you should get her in ASAP. Good luck with her!

Your baby may be suffering from mastitis (inflammation of the mammary gland). This is very painful and you really need to take her to the vet for an exam. and pain medicine and antibiotics if called for. In the meantime you can put warm moist compresses on the teat. This should relieve some of the pain temporarily.

It could be that Bonnie has mastitis, which can happen with nursing cats. Mastitis is an infection of the mammary glands, and it can fatal without treatment. I would take Bonnie and her kittens into the vet today to get this checked out. Best of luck.

This could be a swollen mammary gland that got very inflamed, it's quite common in lactating cats, you should get it checked by your vet as she may need to take anti inflammatories if it is bothering her.

I'd be very concerned that Ginger could have mastitis, which is an infection of the mammary glands that can occur after kittens are weaned. Mastitis can be fatal without treatment, and it does require antibiotics. I would take her into a vet immediately for treatment. Best of luck.

It looks like KuKKu may have mastitis (an infection in the mammary glands). I suggest you have her checked by a vet. She will need treatment that you can't provide at home. Here is a link to an article about this issue in cats: ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/mastitis-in-cats ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.