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Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 years and 7 months old | 10.6 lbs
My cat has had dried blood accumulate in her right nostril for the past few weeks. Is this serious?
2 Answers
Published on June 3rd, 2017
Poor Princess! This could be due to an infection such as a respiratory infection, or it could be due to a mass in her nasal cavity, such as a tumor or foreign body. Given this has been going on for a couple of weeks, I would have her seen by a vet as soon as possible for a physical exam, blood tests, urinalysis, and x-rays. The vet may also want to look up her nose with a scope to see if there is a mass. Once a cause of the blood is found, the vet can discuss treatment options with you.
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This could be due to an injury or it could suggest an infection or even a mass in her nasal passage. You should have her checked out by a veterinarian as soon as possible to determine what is going on and to obtain necessary treatment.
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