Hard lump on the lower abdomen after nursing in mother cat

A hard lump on the lower abdomen of a mother cat after nursing may be caused by excessive milk production. The owner can appropriately extend the weaning time of the kittens or apply warm compresses and gentle massage to the cat's breasts to see if there is any improvement. Additionally, it may also be due to the kitten biting the mother cat's breast too hard during nursing or the owner not cleaning the breasts in time, resulting in mastitis. It is necessary to take the mother cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment promptly.

1. Excessive milk production

When a mother cat has too much milk and it cannot be secreted promptly, it will accumulate in the breasts and form lumps. In this case, the owner can appropriately extend the weaning time of the kittens or use clean warm towels to apply heat and gently massage the cat's breasts, which can help dissolve the lumps. However, if the cat's milk swelling is severe and does not improve after treatment, it is necessary to take the cat to the pet hospital for timely treatment.

1. Mastitis

Mastitis in a mother cat can also cause hard lumps in the breasts. This usually occurs when the kitten bites the cat's breast or the owner fails to clean the breasts in time, leading to inflammation of the nipples. In this case, the owner should take the cat to the pet hospital for inspection and inject or administer antibiotics orally. The owner should also use warm towels to apply heat to the cat's breasts daily and gently massage them until the hard lumps disappear. After the kitten finishes nursing, the owner should use wet wipes to clean the cat's breast area to prevent mastitis.