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My cat's nose is swollen, won't eat, and has black marks. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Asian | Male | unneutered

Hi my cat's nose is swollen , and it is refusing to eat. It has black marks over feet and the side of his mouth. I'm really really concerned

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 29th, 2019

I cannot really see much in these photos - they are too dark and grainy. If his mouth is swollen and he won't eat then I suspect he has a problem with one of his teeth (infection) or his jaw has been injured. You need to get him to a vet for an examination. Unfortunately, that is the best we can tell you via the internet.

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