Why is my 4-month-old kitten losing hair on her swollen nose?

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My 4 month old kitten is losing hair on her nose bridge. She was sick about two weeks ago ahen i first adopted her but she’s better now. Her nose has been looking swollen recently but it looks worse now. what should i do? Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | spayed

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be due to a localized infection. One possibility (considering the recent illness) is a form of calicivirus that attacks the skin. This usually resolves on its own within 2-3 weeks, but may be complicated by secondary infections. This could also be due to a bacterial or fungal infection. It's best to take Miso to the vet (possibly the shelter vet), so they can try to identify the cause of this. For now, you can help by keeping the nose clean. You can do this by gently wiping with a cloth and warm water twice a day. You can then apply a triple antibiotic cream to the affected area after each wash. I hope that helps and Miso gets better soon.

Why is my 4-month-old kitten losing hair on her swollen nose?

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