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Why does a male cat step on its breasts?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Emma Watson
Male cats stepping on milk may be caused by instinct, the cat is in a good mood, bored to kill time, in heat, cardiopulmonary disease and other reasons. If it is just a simple stepping on milk and no other abnormalities occur in the body, it is a normal physiological phenomenon. Generally, no medication is needed; if the cat is stepping on the breast abnormally and the body is accompanied by other symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the male cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time.

1. Out of instinct

Male cats will step on the milk when feeding. This is an action formed since childhood. They will use their front paws to massage around the nipples of female cats to stimulate the mammary glands. Secreting more milk is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment.

2. The cat is in a good mood

If the male cat is in a good mood, he will step on the milk to express his emotions and put his body in a relaxed state, which is a normal phenomenon. , when the male cat is in a low mood, the action of stepping on the milk will gradually stop.

3. Passing time out of boredom

If the owner does not play with the male cat in daily life and has no other friends, he will pass the time by stepping on the milk and then comfort himself. Bad emotions fill their own needs. When this happens, it is recommended that the owner plays with the male cat in time and can also feed him some snacks.

4. Estrus

If a male cat has matured, he may be in estrus. During this period, he may scream and step on his milk. It is recommended that the owner take the male cat in time. Cats go to regular pet hospitals to relieve physical pain.

5. Cardiopulmonary Disease

If you suffer from cardiopulmonary disease, you will have chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough, shortness of breath and other symptoms, and may cause pain that occurred previously. You can To relieve your own pain by stepping on breast milk, you need to use aerosol inhaled hormone drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

If the disease worsens and the above treatment methods have no obvious effect, you need to seek medical treatment in time, otherwise it will easily delay the treatment time and affect the body's recovery.