My cat has brown stains above her nose. Is it infection? How to clean?

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Hello.. Billu got brown coloured stain on the hair above his nose nose. I tried to remove it with a moist cotton pad. i successfully removed it but his hair also gets removed by the rubbing. Is it infection. The brown coloured stain is due to his dry food. is there any type of solutionn to keep her nose neat and clean. Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 29 days old | 1.54324 lbs

Summer Walker, DVM, MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Due to the Persian being a brachycephalic breed ("smoosh-face"), it is not uncommon for them to develop brown discoloration or crusting in the facial fold above their nose. The most important part of the daily routine for Billu is to clean the facial fold. This can be done by using a warm, moist cloth to remove debris build-up. If the area ever appears red, painful, or has a discharge or odor then it could possibly be infected. When this occurs it is best to have them evaluated by a veterinarian so that a medicated cleansing wipe can be prescribed to help decrease the occurrence in the future.

My cat has brown stains above her nose. Is it infection? How to clean?

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