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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Konch on February 14, 2007, 14:25:33 PM

Title: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: Konch on February 14, 2007, 14:25:33 PM

Is it possible for a cat to break his nose?

 Chipper (the one pictured) used to have a lovely little dished white nose however i noticed last night it is now resembling a boxer and looks swollen altho he doesnt mind me touching it. Also he has a habit of keeping his 3rd eyelid closed so looks boss-eyed! 

He used to be soo pretty and cute but is now turned into a little monkey who bites my chin and eyebrows at 4am for breakfast!

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on February 14, 2007, 15:24:39 PM

If you notice a difference and other symptons are showing then have your vet look at him as a safety net. It could be a bite or the like but best to have it looked at to put your mind at rest.

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 14, 2007, 18:45:45 PM

If his 3rd eyelid is showing there is a problem and a vet visit is needed

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: Ela on February 15, 2007, 09:03:57 AM

I would agree, the sight of the third eyelid is usually a sign all is not well.

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on February 16, 2007, 19:29:42 PM

Any news on Clipper?

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: saffron on February 17, 2007, 14:46:42 PM

any news on this little one?

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: Konch on February 19, 2007, 09:09:27 AM

The lil'ginger is much better now thank you for asking.  i think he must have bashed it the other week while being chased by big bro.  But the nose is back to cute and straight and the boss-eyed look is now only when he opens his sleepy eyes when giving me a "aint i sweet mum" look. 

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on February 19, 2007, 19:01:06 PM

Ah bless him ... sounds like he just clonked it on something.  Zephyr did something similar when he was little.  He came in one day with a big scratch on his nose, which was all swollen, and minus three front teeth (which never grew back).  I think he fell out of the tree  :rofl: but within a couple of weeks he was fine.

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 19, 2007, 19:04:33 PM

I am pleased he is better  ;D

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Post by: saffron on February 19, 2007, 21:53:07 PM

glad he is back to his normal self

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: Konch on February 20, 2007, 08:39:08 AM

I guess some cats havent got the hang of this balance and agile thing.  Chipper is forever falling off the bed, sofa or my lap  :-[

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: Konch on April 02, 2007, 11:34:12 AM

Chipper has now got a black eye and swollen cheek from slamming (or rather his brother slamming) his head into the floor. I should re-name him Hatton!

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: CurlyCatz on April 02, 2007, 11:39:05 AM

oh dear, they must play exceptionally rough as cats are quite resilient on the whole.

i dont know if a raw steak on the eye would last long enough to do any good  :rofl:

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: Debbie on April 02, 2007, 11:48:06 AM

Wow dont think I have ever seen a cat with a black eye.....and i had a cat once with an extreme eye injury from a cat fight   :(

Title: Re: Broken nose for a cat?
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on April 02, 2007, 22:00:44 PM

oooh sounds painful ... konch don't want to worry you but if his cheek is swollen and he has a black eye are you sure he hasn't fractured something ...  has he seen a vet?