Hi all,
This morning, while I was rubbing my Freya's belly, I noticed some lumps under my fingers. At first I thought it was some hair tuft, but then I realized that the lumps were all in a line, two lines actually, and each lump was under each of her nipples. So, each nipple has a soft round shallow lump under it, something that I have never noticed before on her, nor on any other cat I had (and I almost only had female cats at home in my life).
Freya is 8 months old, and hasn't been spayed yet because the vets wanted to investigate further on her neurological issues. She's an indoor cat only, she's only allowed out on leash and harness and is supervised all the time.
She hasn't showed any classic sign of heat so far, she isn't more vocal, she doesn't roll or call or assume mating position. She's as affectionate as always, no loss of appetite, no increased drive to go outside, nothing.
She had an abdominal US scan 17 days ago, the vet didn't see anything in her, all was fine and clear.
She isn't showing any discomfort or pain when I touch or gently squeeze those lumps.
I called the vet and she said there some uncommon cases of female cats who show a slightly swollen breast during the heat and before being pregnant, but I haven't found anything on the web.
What could your thoughts be?
This morning, while I was rubbing my Freya's belly, I noticed some lumps under my fingers. At first I thought it was some hair tuft, but then I realized that the lumps were all in a line, two lines actually, and each lump was under each of her nipples. So, each nipple has a soft round shallow lump under it, something that I have never noticed before on her, nor on any other cat I had (and I almost only had female cats at home in my life).
Freya is 8 months old, and hasn't been spayed yet because the vets wanted to investigate further on her neurological issues. She's an indoor cat only, she's only allowed out on leash and harness and is supervised all the time.
She hasn't showed any classic sign of heat so far, she isn't more vocal, she doesn't roll or call or assume mating position. She's as affectionate as always, no loss of appetite, no increased drive to go outside, nothing.
She had an abdominal US scan 17 days ago, the vet didn't see anything in her, all was fine and clear.
She isn't showing any discomfort or pain when I touch or gently squeeze those lumps.
I called the vet and she said there some uncommon cases of female cats who show a slightly swollen breast during the heat and before being pregnant, but I haven't found anything on the web.
What could your thoughts be?