I have yet another question. A couple of Gemma's nipples are pretty red and raw near the tips. Last night, when I noticed them, I put some cold water on the nipples, last night, but that was all. They may be red because of the vigerous nursers that she has, but I just want to know if there's anything I might put on them?
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I wouldn't risk putting anything on them.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I think she would voice her opinion if things were really bad....
Maybe they are just "adapting" ??? I know Sammi's are quite red after feeding, but she hasn't complained at all, or tried pushing anyone away from "mealtime"
Maybe they are just "adapting" ??? I know Sammi's are quite red after feeding, but she hasn't complained at all, or tried pushing anyone away from "mealtime"
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Yeah, Gem hasn't pushed anyone away or acted as if she were in pain, but when I saw how red some of them were, and a little big of skin was hanging off of one (bloody little vultures...
) I just got a little freaked.
*sighs*
I'm paranoid, is all.
Thanks!
*sighs*
I'm paranoid, is all.
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Oh, that brings back memories of breast feeding. It hurts like crazy in the beginning and I'm sure its the same for cats. The nipples will toughen up soon.
LOL I was thinking the same thing
My experience is with human nipples (I have a 2yo & a 4mo) not cats', but lanolin ointment is what's usually recommended. You don't have to wipe it off before feeding.
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