What is Nose Skin Disease in Cats?
There are many types of skin diseases that may develop on the nose of a cat. Called nasal dermatoses, it may be a fungal or bacterial infection, cat acne, a bite wound or other condition that causes lesions.
Some nasal dermatoses may heal with time, but if it does not go away within a week, you should contact your veterinarian to find out what is the cause of the problem and if any special mediation or treatment is necessary.
Symptoms of Nose Skin Disease in Cats
The symptoms may vary according to the origin of the skin disease but usually consist of:
• Ulcers with crusts and/or pus
• Redness from sunburn
• Loss of pigment
• Los of hair
• Nodules that drain pus
Causes of Nose Skin Disease in Cats
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There may be a crusty area on the ulcer, and the cat may have loss of appetite, fever and depression. The nodules may open and drain.
• Aspergillosis, which is a fungal infection that usually enters the cat's body through the nose. It may cause ulcers on the nose that drain
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The vet may take samples of skin from the nose to culture for fungi and bacteria testing or to do a biopsy. Diagnostic tests may be recommended to rule out some of the possible causes of skin disease, because some symptoms are seen in several different skin diseases. Other diagnostic test may include, examining hair and skin under a microscope, analysis of scabs and blood tests for allergies. The doctor may also monitor how your cat responds to a trial of dietary modification or medical