My kitten has a red sore near her whisker. Is it serious?

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  Answered By Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Published on

  The red lesion in the picture could be due to an ingrown hair, a cyst, an infection or a wound. I would keep an eye on it. If she begins scratching at the area, it seems to be getting worse or if it does not resolve within 1 to 2 weeks, I would recommend that you have her seen by veterinarian

  

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  Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on November 14th, 2017

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! She is adorable! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!

  

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  Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on July 3rd, 2017

  It looks like a minor abrasion. If she's scratching or rubbing at it, place an e-collar (cone) on her. Keep it clean and dry and it should heal up on its own. Do not apply any topical medication as she could end up licking it off and ingesting it. See your veterinarian if the area does not heal or if it begins to spread.

  

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  Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 8th, 2019

  I am sorry to hear about your kitten. It looks like he has a wound of some sort on his nose with some swelling to accompany the wound, though it is difficult to discern from one photo. I would recommend bringing the kitty in for an examination at a veterinarian as we can have bacterial or fungal infections, and even parasites under the skin that can cause lesions such as this. In the meantime you can clean the area with an antiseptic solution such as Chlorhexidine and keep kitty indoors to avoid flies contaminating the area.

  

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