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I’m a bit worried about a black spot on the tip of Melbcat’s nose.
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It started tiny with regular use of a steroidal asthma puffer in a spacer that went over her muzzle (the traces of medication weren’t wiped off her face after). So I thought it was just a kitty pimple.But it’s grown over the years and looks a little like a scab? For ages I thought it was just a crusty booger because she doesn’t let me clean her face but suddenly I’m not so sure 😞
Animals, like humans, can get little skin spots, tags, lumps as they age. Very normal. Our dog had quite a few lumps and age spots as he got older, none of them anything dangerous or abnormal. It would be wise to check with the vet, but it’s a much higher probability that it’s nothing rather than something.
I hope it’s something that isn’t serious… thanks for the reassurance, I’ve been having the most awful sinking feeling and have been resisting contacting the vet because I’m afraid of the answer.
I might just fire them a photo even if it annoys them 😣