Breast engorgement in female cats can subside on its own, but if the engorgement is severe, the breeder will need to perform artificial milking. If a cat is engorged with milk for a long time, the breasts are likely to become inflamed, and in severe cases, the mammary gland may need to be removed. Breeders can use a towel dipped in warm water, apply it to the breasts for about 10 minutes, and then slowly express milk.

The female cat’s milk engorgement will subside on its own

If the mother cat has a lot of milk left but has not fed the kittens, the remaining milk may disappear on its own. Usually, the cat will eliminate the milk on its own in about a week, and the breeder can also find other kittens. Come to suck milk.

If the cat's milk engorgement is severe, it may cause harm to the body, such as breast inflammation. In severe cases, the mammary gland needs to be removed. Therefore, for the sake of the health of the cat, it is recommended that the breeder express milk manually or take it to the pet hospital for milk injection.

If artificial milking is used, the breeder can prepare a towel dipped in hot water and apply it on the cat's breasts. After about 10 minutes, you can start to push milk slowly. During milking, feed your cat less protein-rich foods such as chicken breast to avoid aggravating milk engorgement.