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Why does a mother cat have a hard lump on her lower belly after nursing?
A hard lump on a mother cat's lower abdomen after nursing may be a sign of milk engorgement, and breast inflammation cannot be ruled out. Warm compresses and gentle massage are recommended, while reducing high-calorie foods helps control milk production.
Can cats eat chicken?
Yes, cooked chicken breast is protein-rich and helps clean teeth, but feed as a snack only and never raw to avoid parasites.
Can cats eat chicken breast?
Cats can eat chicken breast, preferably cooked. It is high in protein and low in fat, but raw chicken risks bacterial and parasite infection.
Does My Cat Know It Was Neutered?
A cat has no concept of 'neutering' — it wakes from anesthesia feeling only incision pain and antiseptic smell, not a loss of fertility. Post-op quietness or poor appetite is normal recovery (pain, lingering sedation, the cone), and any 'revenge' peeing fades with care. Spay/neuter before sexual maturity (~6–8 months) and watch the incision for infection.
My cat fell into a pond, was treated at the vet, but hasn’t eaten for nearly three days—what should I do?
A cat that won't eat after near-drowning is likely stressed or may have aspirated water or caught a chill. Comfort it, watch for fever or breathing trouble, and seek vet care without delay.
How to Treat a Cat’s Infected, Pus-Filled Wound
A cat wound that is oozing pus needs prompt care to stop the infection from spreading. Clean it with saline, apply antiseptic such as iodine or hydrogen peroxide, and use an antibiotic spray or ointment; severe cases need oral or injected antibiotics from a veterinarian. Keep the wound dry, fit an Elizabethan collar to stop licking, and add protein-rich food. If it worsens or a fever appears, seek veterinary treatment such as debridement and sutures.
How to Feed a Nursing Mother Cat
A mother cat loses large amounts of nutrients to her kittens while pregnant and nursing, so she needs extra protein, fat, vitamins and minerals to keep milk quality up and avoid weakness or postpartum tremors. Choose a lactation-formula cat food, feed small meals often since she moves little, and offer goat milk, nutrient paste, chicken, canned food, beef or fish broth as toppers. If she loses appetite or trembles, a vet can confirm calcium deficiency and prescribe pet calcium with vitamin D.
Sertoli Cell Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Sertoli cell tumors are hormone-producing testicular tumors of older male dogs and cats that cause feminization through excess estrogen. Signs include symmetrical hair loss, enlarged breasts, and a lengthened prepuce. Surgical removal of both testicles resolves most signs within a few months.
What Meats Do Cats Love Most?
Cats usually enjoy beef, chicken breast, and salmon. Feed cooked meat as a topper alongside a main diet of cat food; avoid raw meat to prevent poor digestion and parasites. Meat alone causes malnutrition, pickiness, or obesity.
My cat won’t eat and is lethargic – she is a newly weaned mother. What could be wrong?
A newly weaned mother cat not eating may have mastitis or uterine infection. Here is what to check.