How Many Nipples Does Your Cat Have (male, belly, dogs)

[skidamarink]

The reason I ask is because I counted nine nipples on my male cat (he's 14 years old). I heard cats are only supposed to have eight, so I wonder if that 9th nipple I counted could actually be a tumor or something? I really can't tell. I would try to feel it more but my cat gets angry when people touch his belly.

[ouijeewoman]

I don't know how many they're supposed to have. Call the vet and ask...they should know!

[StarlaJane]

OMG--you're cat has a nubbin! You should name him "Chandler."

[ShelbyGirl1]

cats have 8, dogs have 10....occasionally a cat will have 10, I have no idea why.

[bjh]

Maybe the 9th nipple was a tick or a bit of matted fur...srsly.

[Jason28]

If you're worried about it you have too much free time on your hands. My cat is so furry I couldn't even begin to attempt to count his nipples.

[STLCardsBlues1989]

2 of my cats have so much hair, finding a nipple on them would be like finding a needle in a haystack.

[skidamarink]

My cat does have a lot of fur but he is kinda obese so the fat pushes all the fur out and you can see the nipples when he lies down. I just wondered if it is a tumor.

[STLCardsBlues1989]

Then have the vet check it out.

[leroyleroux]

Maybe the more important question is can you milk a cat?