Pet Information > ASK Experts > Cats > Cat Training and Behavior > cat after kittens leave

cat after kittens leave

20 13:58:25

Question
How long will my cat cry after  her kittens have gone,and her nipples are very swollen  is this normal?

Answer
Sharu,

If you can afford it, I would take her to the vet. He can give her a shot to dry up the milk. Swollen nipples are very painful.
 
If she is not being nursed on, her milk should dry up within 6 days.  If her nipples are still enlarged after 6 days she may have a condition called Mastitis which is congestion of the mammary glands. She then needs to be seen by a vet ASAP because it is a dangerous condition if left untreated because basiclly the milk 'rots' and poisons her system which can be fatal.

Also, this would be a good time to get her spayed.

Tabbi