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What Mastitis in Cats?
Mastitis in cats is a condition that affects female cats, specifically those who are nursing or nearing the end of their pregnancy.
It consists of an inflammation of the mammary glands due to a bacterial infection.
_It leads to a variety of symptoms including:_
+ Swollen, hard, painful mammary glands
+ Redness or discolouration of the nipples
+ A discharge from the nipples
+ Loss of appetite
+ Lethargy
+ Fever
+ Decreased milk production if you have a nursing queen
