Topic: is this normal???.......... (Read 4825 times)

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #24 on:** April 05, 2009, 10:47:44 AM »

If the vet's told you just to apply the cream to the area then that's all that's needed. It certainly doesn't sound like anything serious so she'll heal up quick I am sure. As someone else said... stop worrying and just enjoy her. Cats can pick up on stress which makes things worse so try and chill out and just enjoy having her.

Janeyk · « **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2009, 10:08:01 AM »

I would just leave it (unless the vet has told you to clean it) and just a apply a small amount to the area - or as directed.

Robbo · « **Reply #22 on:** April 05, 2009, 09:56:22 AM »

is there anything i can use to 'clean' the area or will a wet cloth be ok? or should i leave it alone lol

Janeyk · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2009, 09:52:08 AM »

If you are unsure I would just dab it on but as the cream is on there I doubt it would spread. If it doesn't seem to be healing best to contact your vet. Hope she gets better soon poor girl xx

Robbo · « **Reply #20 on:** April 05, 2009, 09:26:32 AM »

well ive been using a cream on her nose as the vet said, im now worried as i think its making it spread when im rubbing in on, im also rubbing the bacteria further.

i dont know if i should stop using the gel, keep using it or go back to the vets or what.

im scared its going to get worse and spread all over her face, she in the wars at the min all i want is her to get better :-(

dabs · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2009, 09:25:14 AM »

As she has a collar on then she cannot wash properly, some cats have this "Not washed my face" kinda look anyway. If you are that worried about it, let a vet see her. What you are describing is a perfectly normal cats nose, however we cannot see it and not being vets it would be irresponsible of us to make any kind of "diagnosis".

I assume that she will need to go back sometime anyway, so let them check it over and put your mind at rest. My icons work when they want to , so will have to improvise.

Janeyk · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2009, 09:20:24 AM »

Quote from: dabs on April 01, 2009, 17:37:16 PM

Cats noses should not be dry hun, they should retain a certain amount of "wet", it is an indicator of good health. I assume that because she has a collar on she has had an operation? If she has then the vet would have spotted something amiss.

My best advice is stop worrying and just enjoy her!

Byron's nose is bone dry, although very old she seems healthy enough.

Robbo · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2009, 09:15:49 AM »

Hey it's still there and the only way I can describe it is it feels like you have put gel on her n let it dry lol it just feels a bit hard and dry but looks wet, her actual nose is wettho

Den · « **Reply #16 on:** April 01, 2009, 17:51:38 PM »

Quote from: Robbo on April 01, 2009, 17:46:38 PM

I'm trying but I just want her to be healthy aspossible LOL hence all my food posts

Don't try too hard, she will let you know if anything is wrong

Honestly, just go with the flow and try not to worry too much

Robbo · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2009, 17:46:38 PM »

I'm trying but I just want her to be healthy aspossible LOL hence all my food posts

dabs · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2009, 17:37:16 PM »

Cats noses should not be dry hun, they should retain a certain amount of "wet", it is an indicator of good health. I assume that because she has a collar on she has had an operation? If she has then the vet would have spotted something amiss.

My best advice is stop worrying and just enjoy her!

Robbo · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2009, 12:57:24 PM »

Just washed her nose... It's as if it doesn't want to dry, kinda just stays wet looking??

Janeyk · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2009, 07:07:18 AM »

Quote from: Robbo on March 28, 2009, 14:02:55 PM

hey, its the dark colour above her nose....im sure its were she been licking it, my first cat so just checking lol

she has such a sweet little face

Robbo · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2009, 19:46:54 PM »

well she yums it down n purrs when i put the wet out lol......today has been bit diff she has ate 50g dry and 35 wet so far.....so feeding seems fine now :-) ..... im still in the stages of averaging how much her daily average is for her..... looks like its going to be around 80g going from the last week....see what the next few days bring

Millys Mum · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2009, 19:38:28 PM »

A damp flannel will clean her up, its difficult to stay tidy when you have a lampshade on your head!

Has she reduced her food quantity herself? Could it be she doesnt like it as much? Some cats are good and know how much they want to eat

MrsR · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2009, 18:52:21 PM »

Quote from: Beth on March 28, 2009, 14:17:05 PM

I wonder if she's struggling to clean her face 'cos she has the collar on?

Good point Beth, could be.

Robbo · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2009, 14:44:52 PM »

Possibly, maybe thats all she can reach when it's on

Beth · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2009, 14:17:05 PM »

I wonder if she's struggling to clean her face 'cos she has the collar on?

Robbo · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2009, 14:09:55 PM »

i know bless....i have just had it off for 10 mins to let her clean herself without getting at the bad area.....i hate it.....spesh on the night when she tries and rubs against my face!! hahaha

Stuart · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2009, 14:07:34 PM »

Awww poor Sophie wiv a collar on

Don't think a Cat's tounge can reach that far

??

Have you tried gently cleaning it with a damp cloth??

Robbo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2009, 14:02:55 PM »

hey, its the dark colour above her nose....im sure its were she been licking it, my first cat so just checking lol

Robbo · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2009, 11:17:22 AM »

Yup I can post one up this afternoon when I can my darn tyre fixed!

lol

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2009, 11:08:34 AM »

Quote from: Robbo on March 28, 2009, 09:31:28 AM

hey everyone....only had sophie (first cat) for just over a week now......ive noticed just above her nose, the hair feels a lil hard, im assuming this is where she is licking it and the wetness has dried??

The hair is very short just above a cat's nose - can you take a picture and upload it, Robbo, so we can see what you are referring to?

Robbo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2009, 09:31:28 AM »

hey everyone....only had sophie (first cat) for just over a week now......ive noticed just above her nose, the hair feels a lil hard, im assuming this is where she is licking it and the wetness has dried??

also i have just changed her cat food to a higher grade one, (from science diet to applaws, both dry) and she has gone from 80g to 50g a day....would this be normal as well? im assuming so as the science diet has alot of grain/cereal fillers while applwas is 80% chicken with no grain fillers etc......?

thank you

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