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Why is my cat's nose black, raw, painful, bleeding, and uncomfortable?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

Is there something wrong with my cats nose her has like black snot on it all the time know it's like pink and raw and he seem uncomfortable when I touch it like he is in pain.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on February 4th, 2020

That looks like it may be dried blood, or something such as an infection/fungus but it is hard to tell from the photo. If he is bleeding from his nose and in pain, I would seek emergency care right away.

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