Why does my pregnant cat have dry skin and spots on her nipples?

I would not apply anything topical as the nursing kittens may swallow it or even refuse to nurse. An omega fatty acid supplement can act as a natural antiinflammatory and moisturiser and can help with skin repair and recovery. I also recommend you start to partially wean the kittens onto a semi solid kitten food to reduce the demands on Chichi also

Usually no vaseline is needed as it won't change much the skin hydration and possibly could impair lactation. As long the nipples are not more red than normal or painful (swelling would be normal at this stage) no further course of action is needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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.

Babaloo could develop hair loss and the scabs for many reasons. It could be related to fleas, skin mites or an allergy. A bacterial infection is also possible. Unfortunately it is impossible to know the cause without a physical exam. I recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian. Extreme caution must be taken with medication administration because she is pregnant and this could harm the developing kittens. The doctor will be able to best advise the correct course of action once they know the cause. Feeding her a high-quality cat food such as Royal Canin may help with skin health in general but will not address an underlying cause. Best of luck.

It is hard to see clearly the extent of this lesion as the photo is a bit blurry. It definitely looks like an infected skin lesion....whether it started as a ruptured abscess, a traumatic wound or other...I cannot say for sure. This should be seen by your veterinarian as soon as possible for proper treatment which should include a prescription antibiotic and wound cleaning. If it needs surgical debrisement, make sure the doctor is aware of the pregnancy. Hopefully it can just be cleaned without any sedation, but medication is going to be needed to treat the infection. There are numerous antibiotics that are safe for pregnant cats.

You could try a little coconut oil or vitamin E directly on them (safe to lick), or look into a fish oil or vitamin E supplement to feed with Pinkie's meals for overall better skin/coat health. If the nipples look odd or infected, a vet check is also a good idea.

Hello, it looks like the hair follicles around the nipples could be plugged. You do not need to worry about it, besides making sure that Oreo is bathed and grooming on her own. There are some diets with increased essential fatty acids that may improve the over all coat health of your cat. Hope this helps and best of luck.