If you find black spots on the nipples of the pet, do not panic. They are not as scary as they seem, but can appear for several reasons. Moreover, in some cases, black dots on the nipples occur in both females and males.
Causes of occurrence
Before grabbing a cat and running with it to a veterinary clinic, you need to find out what could provoke the appearance of black spots on the nipples of the animal and around them. There may be several reasons, and we will consider each of them in detail:
Banal pollution.
Pregnancy.
Increased sebaceous gland function.
We begin our discussion by considering the first reason.
Pollution
On cat forums, questions about black dots on the nipples of your favorites are often found. These points arise regardless of the sex of the animal and its age. The owners react differently: some fall into panic and ask what to do, someone asks absolutely calmly what these points are, while others immediately turn to the question of whether it is fatal for a cat.
More experienced owners, judging by the number of emoticons, slightly laugh at such alarmists. And they advise you to soak a cotton pad with warm water or a skin tonic, gently wipe the nipples or the area adjacent to them and enjoy the results of their labors. A few black dots on the nipple of a cat or cat is not a reason for a premature funeral of a pet. This may be the most common, banal pollution, easily removed in the above manner.
Pregnancy
When an animal is waiting for offspring, loving hosts are ready to blow dust off it. And any, the most insignificant problem, one way or another connected with the animal’s health, causes a panic attack. Some owners immediately take the expectant mothers in an armful and run to the veterinary clinic. And others, not wanting to injure an already nervous darling, are besieging with questions the forums of "cattle breeders".
The most popular question among the owners is the appearance of black dots around the nipples around the cat. This phenomenon scares the owners, especially beginners, and they ask what to do. Is it worth it to call a veterinarian or take a pet for examination or these points will pass. Experienced owners reassure beginners: do not be afraid of such rashes. Everything is not as terrible as it might seem at first glance.
The fact is that in a pregnant cat the hormonal background “plays”. And as a result of this, various shifts occur, including those characterized by the appearance of black dots on the nipples of expectant mothers. Closer to childbirth, they will disappear, and now the owners can only be happy for the pet. This phenomenon, especially in the early stages of pregnancy, when the abdomen has not yet appeared, indicates that the pet is definitely expecting offspring.
Acne
What is this, everyone knows. Acne, or acne, is found in both humans and animals. It occurs due to improper functioning of the sebaceous glands. Blackheads look pretty ugly, spoil the face, which is the subject of complexes in adolescents. Especially for young women.
As for cats, they do not complex because of acne, because they do not know that it spoils their appearance. The main areas where cats have acne are the chin, nipples, and the area around them. This phenomenon is due to the fact that the wool in these places is the shortest or absent altogether. And where there is no wool, there are more sebaceous glands, which work very well. Sometimes blackheads appear on the inside of the animal’s ears.
Features of Acne
Does the cat have black dots around its nipples? Try to wash them off, as we advised above. If it does not work out, it is possible that it is acne. They are able to appear not only due to an overabundance of secreted fat by certain glands. The causes of their appearance look something like this:
Unsanitary conditions in which a cat is forced to live. Her bowls are never washed, the tray is cleaned once a week, and the diet consists of the remnants of the master table? The hormonal background of the animal is disturbed because of this, provoking the appearance of black dots near the nipples of a cat or cat.
Filler allergy is another factor in the occurrence of acne.
Contact with a sick animal, oddly enough, will give an impetus to the fact that black dots in the most vulnerable areas of the body will come out of the fluffy pet.
When an animal has problems with the central nervous system, the occurrence of various diseases is not excluded. No wonder they say that all diseases are from nerves. This phrase can be attributed to our smaller brothers. The body reacts sharply to what is happening around, receiving incorrect information from the environment. More precisely, the information is correct, only dendrites cannot transmit it through nerve fibers correctly. And it reaches the brain in a distorted form. He begins to panic, giving out various physical reactions, including the appearance of blackheads on the cat's body.
If a pet suffers from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or liver, she needs a certain diet. Otherwise, food will not be able to be absorbed as it should, because the gastrointestinal tract does not cope with its work. Side effects of this factor are the appearance of black dots on the nipples, chin and ears of the pet.
Regular stress is very difficult for cats to tolerate. The body is trying to defend against it, there are nervous and psychological failures. The consequences are various diseases of the mental and physical type. Blackheads relate to these effects.
Should I go to the vet?
If a cat has a black dot on its nipple that cannot be washed off, it’s clear that it’s not dirt. With the correct maintenance of the pet and the exclusion of pregnancy, you must consult a veterinarian. Still, acne is a disease. And treating it yourself is strictly not recommended. You can only exacerbate the problem.
In the advanced case, the appearance of black dots will not be limited to the main zones. They can be found on the elbow bends, near the genitals, on the skin between the fingers and the inner thighs.
It is interesting
Did you know that Persian cats are most prone to blackheads? The folds on their skin become too contaminated, which leads to the spread of pathogenic microbes. They, in turn, provoke the occurrence of acne.
How to treat?
Attention! This section is for guidance only. Only a veterinarian can prescribe treatment, we provide this information so that the owner knows what he has to do and can calculate the approximate cost of the drugs.
In the case of the initial manifestation of the disease cost "light" medication. The main emphasis is on the treatment of affected areas of the body with agents that include chlorhexidine. By the way, it can be purchased in pure form. The drug is called: a solution of chlorhexidine.
We take a cotton pad, moisten in a solution and carefully process the black dots on the nipples of the nursery. Then wipe with a dry cotton swab, removing the remaining liquid, cauterize with iodine.
The veterinarian may prescribe an ointment. As a rule, this is Vedinol, which has proven itself in veterinary medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent. Another drug very well contributes to the rapid healing of wounds. Before applying the ointment to the damaged areas of the cat's body, it is necessary to treat them with chlorhexidine.
An alternative to "Vedinol" are ordinary human ointments, which include "Syntomycin" and "Flucin".
With a secondary rash of acne, antibiotics are used for external use. They are prescribed only by a veterinarian, sometimes he recommends oral medications.
When the rashes have not yet become inflamed, this stage of the disease is considered the initial. Here you do not need medications, just a cosmetic lotion to remove makeup. You must choose one that has a disinfecting property.
Disease prevention
In order to avoid acne on the nipples of the nursery, it is necessary to observe preventive measures:
If you feed your cat with natural food, it should be fresh. The bowl of the animal, like its body, is not a garbage can where waste can be drained.
Keep your bowls clean and where they are. Wash them daily, do not allow drying and sticking of food to bowls.
The cat's water should be fresh, do not allow the appearance of mucus in the bowl, especially if it is plastic.
Change the filler in time. Delete used, add new.
Do not allow pets to come into contact with homeless and unfamiliar brethren.
Conclusion
Black dots on a cat's nipples can be a disease, and can appear during pregnancy. Sometimes they are the result of normal pollution.