My cat's nose sore isn't healing with antibiotics. What's next?

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my .cat has a sore on his nose which has made his nose quite configured. it isn't healing and it bleeds every now and then.i took him to the vet and they did a nose swab and told me it's an infection . I have paid for antibiotics that are not healing it and don't know what else to do. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! While I agree with your veterinarian that this can be due to an infection. However, I think a fungal infection like cryptococcus seems more likely and that would only respond to anti-fungal therapy. Another possibility is cancer such as squamous cell carcinoma. I recommend you consider having him reevaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. May be a biopsy could be done at this time since it has not improved. Good luck and have a great day!

My cat's nose sore isn't healing with antibiotics. What's next?

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