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My cat's nose is raw and red under her nostrils. What's the cause?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Bobtail | Female | unspayed | 4 lbs

My cats nose is raw underneath her nostrils is red I thought it was from runny nose but could it be something else

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 11th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lucy. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. I agree that the lesion is more severe than what is typically seen with a runny nose. Her veterinarian may recommend an antibiotic trial or further testing to look for other causes such a a fungal infection or an autoimmune skin disease. I hope this information helps!

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