My cat's nose is hot, dry, dark. Is it an upper respiratory infection?

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Hi puma nose seems to be very hot, it’s dry and the colour is a bit darker then usual. Does this mean he has a upper respiratory infection? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting! Common signs of an upper respiratory infection in cats may be sneezing, coughing, labored breathing or increased respiratory effort, nasal discharge, and ocular discharge. While having a dry nose may not necessarily mean anything significant, the nose being warmer than usual may indicate an elevated body temperature or fever. If Puma continues to have a very warm nose or is also experiencing other changes such as decreased appetite, lethargy, or is experiencing any of the above signs of an upper respiratory infection I indicated, you may want to take Puma into see his veterinarian for an exam and evaluation.

My cat's nose is hot, dry, dark. Is it an upper respiratory infection?

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