Flea dirt around nipples?

Dr. Marie replied:

What you are describing certainly does make it sound like Gracie is pregnant!

I would love to see a photo of what you are describing. You can send it to photos@askavetquestion.com.

However, what you are describing sounds nothing like flea dirt. It would be unusual to see it around the nipples like this. I have seen some pregnant cats have a brown waxy debris around their nipples and on the abdomen and this can be totally normal.

If I remember right, Advantage and Advantage II are not labelled for use in pregnant cats. It's a tough call on what to do though. Most likely the product is safe for use in pregnancy, but the company has not done the testing to guarantee that it will be safe. Revolution is a product that is safe for use in pregnancy so it may be worthwhile to ask your vet for Revolution in order to continue Gracie's flea treatment throughout her pregnancy.

I look forward to seeing your photos. I will check in on your question in the morning.

Dr. Marie.



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Dr. Marie replied:

Thanks for the photos! Your girl looks like a sweetheart!

Here is the photo of the dirt around the nipple. I've cropped it to show just the important part:



Now, keep in mind that I can't make a diagnosis over the internet. What I can tell you though is that this is very unlikely to be anything to worry about. It doesn't look like flea dirt to me. I have seen a number of cats that get marks that look like this around their nipples and they are nothing to worry about.

If you feel that the area is itchy, red or bothersome to Gracie then I would have your vet look at her. But I will be surprised if that happens. Hope all goes well with her delivery!

Dr. Marie.