Kitten with Mastitis, how come?

[cindy321]

Our 6 months old kitten got into her first heat a few weeks ago. She soon calmed down later. However last week I noticed her mammary glands are swollen so big as the size of eggs. I only heard nursing cats may have mastitis, she is clearly not pregnant at all, I am baffled, has anyone come across this before?

I guess she had a false pregnancy, maybe this was caused by hormone? Her nipple is still tiny, and the breast does not feel hot, it is normal colour, no discharge. At first, I thought it will recover soon but nearly a week now, it is still huge.

She is eating, playing as normal though. Any suggestion is highly appreciated

 

[lutece]

From your description it sounds like possible feline mammary hyperplasia, which can sometimes happen after a heat cycle in young females. This is a condition caused by hormones, but which can look a lot like mastitis. In any case, she should see a vet. Does she have an appointment to be spayed?

 

[cindy321]

we called the vet the other day, but they said they are seriously understaffed, any consultation need to wait at least two weeks

 

[lutece]

Can you call again and tell them that she needs to be seen? This condition can become more serious if it goes on for a long time. Do you have another vet in your area that can see her?