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My senior cat has a red, sore nose and is sneezing. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered

My cat has been sneezing, now he has a very red and sore looking nose, what can I put on it? He is 19 yrs old.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 20th, 2017

It's probably an upper respiratory infection, it could also be a polip in the nasal cavity that is causing this. you shouldn't put anything topically on his nose as he will lick it instantly. you will need to take Charlie to the vet in order to get it checked ASAP.

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