nipple leaking blood

[Jim Hall]

Amanda, who is a 1 1/2 - 2/12 yr old
female stray i tool in has been licking one of her nipples and Maria noticed it was bleeding

Amanda got spayed in may08 while 2 wks pregnant and after a week's convalesance was fine, ravenous but other wise excellent

manda is now about 30% overweight but otherwise has plenty of energy and seems fine

when I manipulated the area involved she didnt seem to mind so i assume it wasnt sore the nipple looks a bit red compared to the other one which looks perfecalty pink small and otherwise normal

I am going to talk to my vet lster in the week and probably take her in but i was wondering if anyone came up against this

BTW when i questioned the pouches I waa told by the vet who spayed her and my vet ( two different places i was tryong to save money again) ) that it was normal especilayy in light of the large wound required for the remove of the uterus .

[aslan]

jim is the air in your place dry by anychance the skin on her nipples could be dry and itchy, if you have some cortesone cream put alittle on and see if it helps.

[hazelrunpack]

I'm sorry Manda is worrying you like this, Jim. I've got no advice, but wanted to send some and a

[Jim Hall]

ty aslan yeah the air is pretty dry i think she irratadet it somehow i put a little aloe on it

thanks hazel

[hazelrunpack]

Is it possible that DU scratched it accidentally?

[aslan]

lol, not explaining how i knew that, but the aloe should help too.

[ownedbycats]

Check the list of plants poisonous to cats, I'm pretty sure aloe is on it! She probobly isn't poisoned,but you might want to find something else soothing

[Winston]

Hi Jim..does Amanda let you put clothes on her? maybe you could try a baby shirt or something to keep her from licking the area and maybe put some cream on the area. Do you have any vitamin E? works wonders on the skin.

Cindy

[Love4himies]

Awww poor Amanda .

[sugarcatmom]

Originally Posted by ownedbycats

Check the list of plants poisonous to cats, I'm pretty sure aloe is on it! She probobly isn't poisoned,but you might want to find something else soothing

This brings up one of my pet peeves, which is lists of plants toxic to pets without any explanation of what part of the plant, how much of the plant, and what the "toxic" effect is. One is left thinking that everything on the list will cause a deadly reaction if even a teensy amount of any part of the plant is ingested. In the case of aloe vera, it's the cells just under the rind that have potential, when eaten is sufficient quantities (ie lots!) to cause a laxative effect. I think applying some pure aloe vera gel to help sooth and heal broken or irritated skin is a great option for cats. Just make sure it doesn't contain sodium benzoate as a preservative.

[rainbow]

Nothing more to add.....just wanted to send some good wishes for Amanda.

[mummummum]

Originally Posted by sugarcatmom

This brings up one of my pet peeves, which is lists of plants toxic to pets without any explanation of what part of the plant, how much of the plant, and what the "toxic" effect is. One is left thinking that everything on the list will cause a deadly reaction if even a teensy amount of any part of the plant is ingested. In the case of aloe vera, it's the cells just under the rind that have potential, when eaten is sufficient quantities (ie lots!) to cause a laxative effect. I think applying some pure aloe vera gel to help sooth and heal broken or irritated skin is a great option for cats. Just make sure it doesn't contain sodium benzoate as a preservative.

THANK you! Apparently, Poinsettias aren't toxic either btw folks.

When my dogs have rashes, cuts or abrasions I always use aloe first. I keep a plant in the house, cut off and slice open a stem and apply the gel directly to the affected area. I will usually keep my dog directly with me for the next 1/2 hour or so to allow the Aloe to penetrate. Then, if I think they will worry it, I will put some gauze and wrap around the area so I don't have to mind them every second.

I think given that it's her breast, even if you can't feel a mass, you are right to see a Vet.

[rainbow]

Jim, how is Amanda today?

[catlover2]

Jim, it's possible she sufferend an injury to it, or she has aggravated the nipple with constant licking, but best to get it checked out by a vet as cats can develop mammary tumors. Hope it isn't the latter. Keep us posted.