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We adopted a cat from the animal shelter about three weeks ago. She has been to the vet for her wellness check and she is healthy. She has not been outdoors since we adopted her. Recently, we noticed pronounced nipples. Could it be possible that she had a little previous to the adoption? In which case, how long does it take for nipples to return to normalcy post pregnancy? Or is it likely that she in pregnant? In which case, is it too late to have to spade? Lastly, she came to us with a "cat cold", and needed anti-biotic. Would that affect her pregnancy?
Ruth,
Remember, I am not a vet.
If she had a previous litter, her nipples will protrude a bit from having had that litter. Nipples could also get a bit pronounced by being in season or being 3 weeks after a breeding (in both these cases the nipples will be a fairly bright pink). There are relatively safe antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection in case she is pregnant.
I would have her checked by your vet to see if she is pregnant and for the upper respiratory infection, so your vet can recommend a proper antibiotic. You and your vet can decide what to do about spaying depending on whether or not she is pregnant and how severe her upper respiratory infection is!
Please let me know what you find.
Best regards... Norm.
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Answers by Expert:
Norman Auspitz
Expertise
I can answer most non-veterinary questions about cats. My particular expertise is pedigree cats, breeding and showing. However, I am versed in feline behavior, cat breeds and their characteristics, general feline husbandry, and the like.
Experience
I judged for the Canadian Cat Association from 1975 until 1982. I am currently an approved allbreed judge for the Cat Fanciers'' Association (the world''s largets cat registry), and have been judging for them since 1991. I have been breeding pedigreed cats since 1971 and have been exhibiting pedigreed cats in shows since 1970. I obtained my first pedigreed cat in 1970 and have never looked back. In 1971, I obtained my first Abyssinian which has become my primary breed. In addition, I have bred Manx and Persians. Currently, besides the Abyssinians, I am also breeding Maine Coons.
Organizations
Cat Fanciers'' Association, inc. (CFA) and the Manx, Maine Coon, and Abyssinian breed councils. I am currently Abyssinian breed council secretary.
Publications
Cat Fancy Magazine, The Abyssinian Chapter in The Cat Fanciers'' Association Complete Cat Book, and Articles for various editions of The Cat Fanciers'' Association Yearbook
Education/Credentials
I received a B.S. from Drexel University in 1968, a M.Math from University of Waterloo, in 1970, a Ph.D. from University of Waterloo in 1975, and a MBA from McMaster University in 1980. I received my approved allbreed judging status in the Cat Fanciers'' Association in 1999.
Awards and Honors
We have produced a number of Cat Fanciers'' Association (CFA) National winning Abyssinian and Maine Coons. We have produced a number of Abyssinian and Maine Coon Distinguished Merit females (an award for a top producing cat), including the first Distinguished Merit Abyssinian in the red (sorrel) color. I am the CFA Abyssinian breed council secretary and belong and/or hold office in a number of cat clubs. I am also a member of the CFA Judges Association.
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