Is it bad if one my cat's b*****s is swollen?

Question

My cat had a kitten around 5 weeks ago, so now only one of her b*****s is active, the baby started to eat solid food already. Today I carried my cat and noticed that her breast is very big nearly like the whole palm of my hand, it's also hard, so it's a bit weird and I haven't seen the kitten nursing from her. We actually started giving the baby some kitten milk because the mom didn't want to feed her for some reason. I don't know if it's normal that it gets so big because of the milk, I just don't want it to remain there, I would like to avoid the medication. Is it normal? is there anything that can be done?

Answer 1

Take her to the vet ASAP.

Answer 2

You need to take her to the vet asap.  It could be a sign of mastitis - infection or simply a blocked milk duct.  If it is an infected gland, she can get very sick very quickly.  It is good you took the kitten away.  The infection - if that is what it was -would have sickened your kitten!!!  

This is also very painful so use care in handling her.  She may scratch or bite because it hurts.  

Good luck  :)