My cat has sores on her nose that won't heal and keep coming back.

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My cat has sores on her nose that wont heal. When one heals, another pops up and its getting worse. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 7 years and 8 months old | 13 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am very sorry to hear about Squeekers. There are many different possibly causes for the sores you are describing. If you are able to take a photo of the area it may help us give you a better idea of what could be going on. Possible causes could include fungal infection (such as ringworm), bacterial infection, infection secondary to allergies (to food or environmental factors), immune disorders, and in rare cases cancer. I would certainly recommend a visit to your veterinarian if this is an ongoing issue. They may be able to tell with just a physical exam what is going on or they may recommend additional testing such as fungal cultures or cytology. This may be a treatable problem, so getting her in to see the vet is the best option! Feel free to post photos here if you have them or to use our consultation service for a one-on-one discussion.

My cat has sores on her nose that won't heal and keep coming back.

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