Dark material on your cat's nose could be dust or oil deposits, nasal discharge, skin disease, or pigmentation. It is recommended to first observe whether the black substance on the cat's nose is a scab and whether there is hair loss around it. If there is no such situation, it may be caused by dust deposition or high oil content in food. You can use pet wipes to wipe the cat's nose. If there are scabs, hair loss or other abnormal symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital for laboratory testing and treatment.
1. Causes of black noses in cats
There are generally 4 reasons for black noses in cats: First, if the cat’s living environment is dusty or the food has high grease content, and the owner does not regularly help the cat clean it up The tip of the nose may appear black. Second, cats will experience pigmentation during their growth, but this phenomenon does not affect the health of the cat, so no treatment is required. Third, when a cat suffers from feline nasal congestion or viral stomatitis, it will have a runny nose and black scabs will form if it is not cleaned for a long time. At the same time, it may be accompanied by loss of appetite, tearing, oral redness, swelling, and pain. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the hospital for a PCR test. Fourth, if a cat’s nose is infected with a skin disease, it will scab and turn black, and a microscopic examination is required.
2. Judgment of cat skin diseases
The common areas where cats suffer from skin diseases are the nose, around the ears, abdomen, back and foot pads. Usually the initial symptoms are redness, swelling, frequent scratching of one area, and dandruff. In the later stage, the main symptoms are hair loss, bleeding from the itchy area, and scabs. The above symptoms in cats may be caused by fungal or bacterial infections. It is recommended to take the cat to the hospital to remove dander or hair from the skin area for microscopic observation. After determining the cause, antifungal or antibacterial drugs can be used for treatment.
