Why is my cat's nose crusty and losing fur after I cleaned it?

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My orange tabby cat has a very wet nose. I noticed the last week or so her nose looked dirty. Well today I took a warm rag and rubbed her nose and her fur came off with what looked like crust. What can cause this. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely secondary to pulling the scab/crust. Basically when the scab forms it is a way for the body to heal some form of defect in the skin. Sometimes if a scab is pulled too early in the recovery process, you can have a similar appearance. The question is what caused the scab or crust to form in the first place. Could have been perhaps some form of trauma or contact with an irritant. Keep an eye on her and have her examined by your veterinarian if it does not improve in the next week. Good luck!

Why is my cat's nose crusty and losing fur after I cleaned it?

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