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Discoloration on cats stomach after having kittens?
My cat had 4 kittens 3 days ago. After she had the cats everything was great, she was feeding and caring for the kittens and when she could get a break she would come out and feed and come over to me and get some attention. After about 2 days i noticed she was hiding away from the kittens so i went to check on her and noticed on her stomach there is some discoloration on the bottom half and it seems to be painful to her. The cat isn't eating but drinking a little water. She isn't interested in feeding but she is still doing it with a little help from me getting it started. There is a little discharge coming out from her bottom. Is there something i can do for her i dont have the means of paying to see a vet at the moment and was curious if someone else has run into this problem. I have also noticed the color looks like bruising but as of today some of the color has died down a little but is still very present.
Please be understandable everyone, i am aware the best thing i can do for her is take her to the vet. I happen to be one of the many people to lose their job so there isn't a option of seeing a vet. Thank you for any help anyone can give me at this time.
If a picture is needed i will be more then happy to send anyone trying to help a picture.
3 Answers
- 10 years agoFavorite Answer
We are not vets. If this was your child, you would take them to the dr....in essence this IS your child so you have no other choice but to take it to the dr. You dont have a choice. VET. You tookt he responsibility to own a pet, this is part of it. The fact that the cat has kittens means you didnt bother getting her fixed so now your responsibility is duplicated. She looks to YOU for help. There ARE no other choices here. You would not let you child be in agony or go without medical care....so....
- 10 years ago
She probably has mastitis. Mastitis in cats can be a very painful condition, although it is not considered an emergency situation most of the time. It is almost always localized, but if it is severe, it can spread to other parts of your cat and can become septic which is a bacterial infection that attacks your cat's blood. Mastitis in cats is a bacterial infection that affects the mammary glands, which are any of the milk producing glands and consist of lobes of alveoli with a system of ducts that transport the milk in a female cat to an external nipple. These glands will almost always occur in pairs and begin secreting milk after the birth of a litter.This infection can occur in just one gland, or it can affect multiple glands and is generally caused by an infection that enters into your cat from an opening. It can also be caused by a trauma from the litter such as biting, or it can be spread in the blood, especially if it is an older female.If it is localized to just one gland, your cat may show no symptoms at all or any signs of an illness. However, if it has spread and is in several glands, your cat can become very ill. For this reason, the mammary glands should be checked daily. If these glands are warm, hard, or painful at all to your nursing cat, they are infected. It is also a good idea to check the milk daily as well. If the milk is off colored or clumping, it has become infected with bacteria. You should get her checked out by the vet as soon as possible.
- 10 years ago
You really should take the cat to the vet. Maybe you can call around and find one who will be understanding of your situation or point you in the direction of getting help at a reduced cost. Your other option is to call local animal rescue organizations and see if they can connect you with a vet or organization that will help you out.
