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Stray Cat, sore nose

  • 19-04-2011 5:46pm
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    For the last few months we've had a stray cat around. At the start he was quite afraid of us but after feeding him (he looked starving) a few times he's become more friendly. I just noticed today that the cats nose looks sore/infected. The black seems to be peeling away and a White mucous on bare skin is left. I've never owned a cat so I've no idea what's wrong if anything. I'm gonna try catch and bring him to the vet bit that could prove a challange, anyone any ideas? I've looked it up online and the peeling seems to be normal but the white and loss of the black (whatever it's call) obviously isn't


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    Heres a pic, not sure if you can see what I mean from it

    vnf0ax.jpg


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    portgirl123
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    cant really see from pic but i do see he is white around this area. my concern would be that he may have skin cancer.


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    Ah s*it I hope not. He is a stray but like I said he is getting more friendly and more like a pet so I'd hate to see anything happen to him. I'll try get a cat box and get him to the vet asap


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    MsFifers
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    I'd also be afraid its skin cancer. White cats are v. prone to this and your stray has a white nose - no protection against the sun unfortunately.

    He looks really cute though! :D

    If its v. fearful of contact, you might find its easier to catch the cat using a cat trap rather than trying to pick it up. Your vet might loan you one, or a local animal rescue/spca. You might have to leave a deposit for the trap when you take it.

    I also am looking after a stray white cat at the mo, and after a few months of befriending he has moved into my kitchen. He also had problem ears/nose when I got him, but keeping him inside during the day means he has kept out of the sun and he has healed up a lot.


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    serenacat
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    IPAM wrote: »
    Heres a pic, not sure if you can see what I mean from it

    vnf0ax.jpg

    I found a stray that looks very like this, i got close enough to take a photo today. here it is 2i9mnu1.jpg


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  • #7
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    Think the White furr between eyes is different but they do look similier. Haven't seen mine today but when I do I'll try get him to the vets, just hope it's not skin cancer :(


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