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Cat has black discharge from nostrils

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Lucas Davis
Black discharge from a cat’s nostrils may just be simple boogers, or it may be caused by nasal bleeding or a cat’s nasal branch. It is recommended that the owner pay attention to observation. If the cat has no other abnormalities and only has a little secretion, it may be black boogers formed after the secretions in the nasal cavity have dried, so don’t worry too much. However, if there is a lot of secretions and the cat sneezes, has a runny nose, etc., it may be caused by a nasal branch. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.

1. Boogers

If the cat’s mental appetite and urinary and defecation conditions are normal, and there is only a little black secretion, then it may be boogers. In this case, the owner does not need to worry too much, just use a cotton swab to clean the boogers.

2. Nasal bleeding

If a cat has nasal bleeding, the blood will turn black when it solidifies outside the body, and it will look like black secretion. Because there are many causes of nasal bleeding, such as damage to nasal blood vessels, coagulation disorders, etc., if you find that there is a lot of black secretion in your cat’s nostrils or it looks like blood, you should take your cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.

3. Nasal bronchus feline

If a cat suffers from nasal bronchus feline, it will also produce a large amount of secretions, and will also be accompanied by sneezing, coughing and other symptoms. If a cat is found to have the above symptoms, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a pet hospital for professional treatment in time to avoid worsening of the condition.