One of my cat's nipples are bigger than the other nipples & I don't think it's cancer because the nipples isn't red & she doesn't have any signs of having cancer & I don't think she is pregnant because she got fixed so that she couldn't have kittens & it's not any other nipples that are bigger only that one.
(1.) Why does she only have 1 nipple that is bigger than all of the other ones???
(2.) What all do u think is wrong???
(3.) What all should I do???
I don't want to take her to the vet because at the vet that I take her to it costs $50.00 dollars just to take her there.
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2007-05-02 05:47:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Swelling CAN be a sign of cancer. Is the swelling firm? If so, you should probably go to the vet, because firm swelling can indicate mammary carcinoma.
But, then again, it could be feline mammary hyperplasia complex, which is a benign (non-cancerous) enlargement of the nipples and teats caused by hormones that cats produce during their heat cycle. It's more common in young cats. How long has it been since you had your cat spayed? Having your cat spayed should solve the problem, however it occasionally takes a while after surgery before the enlargement goes down.
It's always best to go to the vet just to make sure. Give it some time, and, if the swelling persists, make an appointment. If you can't afford a vet visit, perhaps you should look into getting veterinary insurance. Until then, your local SPCA, or another animal organization, may be willing to assist you with the bill.
2007-05-02 06:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by SINDY 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is this a new development or has the nipple always been larger? If it's new, then I would try to get her in to see the vet. The nipple does not have to be red to be cancerous. In fact, redness would be more a sign of infection.
If the nipple has always been larger, it might be ok to just wait until her yearly check up and bring it up then. If it were my cat, I'd spend the $50 bucks.
2007-05-02 06:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
she is probably fine. I wouldn't worry about it some women have boobs bigger than others and that is normal it could just be apart of genetics I would take her in if it was swollen or sore to the animal or leaking fluid.
2007-05-02 05:56:49 · answer #3 · answered by Trina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet -- it might be normal but then again it might be something else.
It costs me alot more than 50 to go to my doctor.
2007-05-02 05:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by aattura 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋