NURSING MOM HAS SORE NIPPLES

blackbeuty

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I RECENTLY TOOK IN 2 FOSTER MOMS BOTH SISTERS. BETWEEN THEM THEY HAVE 11 KITTENS.  IT SEEMS SOME OF THEIR NIPPLES LOOK VERY SORE FROM THE NURSING BABIES IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN PUT ON THEM THAT IS SAFE FOR THE BABIES?
 

StefanZ

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you can try with olive oil, but if it is enough, Im dont know...

Hope soon comes somebody who knows more has better memory...

If it gets worse you must of course contact a vet, and perhaps stop the nursing, etc...

Good luck!
 

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There is some stuff called "Bag Balm." It is sold as a hand cream, but it originated as an udder cream.
 
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