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It could be that your cats nipples are fine but you think that they are not right. Male cats don't breast feed to their babies so their nipples would look quite different to female nipples. Based on this information it is likely that your male cats nipples are the way they are because it has been in its genes.

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12y ago

its probably not missing, just inverted. this is common among male cats.

talk to your vet if you have any worries.

also cats with inverted nipples tend to get a 'build up' of skin and oils in there which often dries up and falls out. people often confuse this with the actual nipple falling off.

not a big deal unless it is causing your cat discomfort.. if that's the case see the vet immediately

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10y ago

because you live in an unsanitary environment. i would suggest cleaning first then washing your puss cat

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It is most likely that the cat has inverted nipples, like belly button, oils-dirt-and dead skin can build up in this little whole and cause a "black head". Simply squeezing the nipple (gently!) will help remove a large amount, if not all, of the build up. If there seems to be blood mixed into the build up them it may be a sign of previous injury and a you should seek a vet's help.

Washing the cat will not help with the issue as the cause it internal. Simply keep an eye on it and gently squeeze to prevent to much pressure from building up and becoming uncomfortable. After all, it's just a nipple zit.

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11y ago

Especially if your cat is lactating (feeding kittens), this may be mastitis, an infection of the nipple. It could also be breast cancer. I would recommend a visit to the vet, as either case requires treatment.

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If your cat has a nodule, you need to take it to a veterinarian. There is no single cause for a nodule.

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11y ago

Cats are mammals, all mammals have nipples to feed their young with.

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11y ago

Are you sure you have a male cat? If yes, then it's probably an infection from an injury thank u

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12y ago

If your cat has kittens that are a little older and should be eating cat food, that's why. What happens is the kittens get so old that sometimes their teeth can swell up the cats nipple.

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