Does cat mastitis cause inflammation of each breast?

Dec 17,2023
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Cat mastitis does not necessarily mean that each breast is inflamed. Cat mastitis may be inflamed in one nipple or multiple nipples. Generally divided into acute, chronic and cystic mastitis. Acute mastitis is caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and other infections after being scratched or bitten by a kitten. Cats will have systemic symptoms such as fever, lack of energy, and loss of appetite. The inflamed area will be hot and painful, and the breast will become hard. A small amount of blood-like fluid will appear when the breast is compressed. The systemic symptoms of chronic mastitis are generally not obvious. One or more nipples begin to harden, and secretions may appear when the nipple is pressed with hands.

The treatment methods for cat mastitis are:

1. Acute mastitis in cats is generally treated symptomatically. In order to relieve inflammation, you can use some antibiotics and glucocorticoids. Sometimes you can also apply some Ichthyostatin ointment around the breasts to dissipate inflammation.

2. If there is suppuration, you need to find a pus outlet to drain the pus. After draining the pus, rinse the outlet and clean the wound before applying medicine.

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