Why is my Cat’s Nose Irritated?
My cat seems to have a cut on front of her nose. But she is acting rather lethargic and shys away from me. Is that normal? Or is it other than just a scratch? I don’t know what to do for her.
Jeannette
Lake Tahoe, CA
Several things could be going on.
Cats’ noses are prone to trauma. Cats that go outside may get into fights with other cats and suffer scratches on the nose. Indoor cats can rub their noses raw on windows or walls as they try to seek exit from a room or building. Caged or crated cats often become agitated and injure their noses looking for a way out.
The end of a cat’s nose also is a common site for the development of cancerous and precancerous lesions. White cats are at greatest risk. Sun exposure is not required, but it increases the risk. The most common type of cancer to develop on cats’ noses is called squamous cell carcinoma.
Cats do not suffer from immune-mediated skin problems on the nose as often as dogs. However, these sorts of problems do occasionally cause issues in feline companions.
Finally, certain bacterial or fungal infections can lead to redness or ulceration of the nose in cats.
Any non-healing sore on an animal should be evaluated by a veterinarian.
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My cat has the very same problem. Any chance you can help me out with this if you’ve found anything out??? my email is kaitlyn182@SBCglobal.net
my cats has what looks like to be a cut directly under his nostrils. Its red, wet and raw. I have read around some sites and Im thinking it could be stress. He has recently moved twice in the last 4 months, is lliving in a bedroom for the next 1 month and lives with random people, not to mention the cat fight he got in and being fixed last week. He has also lost considerable weight but nothing to be too scared about. He is still affectionate. He wans to lick his nose but he irritates the cut and I can see him avoiding it by keeping his tongue in his mouth.