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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Philip on February 19, 2012, 08:11:09 AM

Title: Bertie has what looks like a cold sore
Post by: Philip on February 19, 2012, 08:11:09 AM

One of my ragdolls has what looks like a cold sore just below his nose.

I only noticed it this morning and it definitely wasn't there yesterday.

I will take him to the vets tomorrow but has anyone seen this in their cat before and if so what was it ?

It bled a little today when I examined it and it feels like a very small lump.

I am a bit worried at the moment. Can anyone advise.

 :thanks:

Title: Re: Bertie has what looks like a cold sore
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on February 19, 2012, 09:30:19 AM

Wonder if its a rodent ulcer,easily sorted with steroids.

Title: Re: Bertie has what looks like a cold sore
Post by: Philip on February 19, 2012, 10:01:45 AM

I hope so.

I am at work all day today and I feel sick with worry.  :(

Title: Re: Bertie has what looks like a cold sore
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 19, 2012, 13:21:09 PM

Hope the vet ttrip sorts it out  :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Bertie has what looks like a cold sore
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on February 19, 2012, 16:28:21 PM

Hope it's nothing untowards  :hug: Why do we always spot these things at weekends when the vets are closed!  :hug:

Title: Re: Bertie has what looks like a cold sore
Post by: Lotzy on February 20, 2012, 10:21:56 AM

How is Bertie today?  Hopefully it's something simple like a sore.  Let us know if you take him to the vet and what they say.

Title: Re: Bertie has what looks like a cold sore
Post by: Rosella moggy on February 20, 2012, 13:16:20 PM

Like Teresa, from your description, I think maybe it sounds like a granuloma and wait to hear what vet says.  If it is, I think keeping on top of flea treatment is recommended in addition to whatever vet prescribes.

Hope all is OK Philip.  Sending a  :hug: for Bertie

Title: Re: Bertie has what looks like a cold sore
Post by: Philip on February 20, 2012, 15:29:22 PM

It looks much better today. much smaller today and its almost back to his pigmentation colour. i am going to see how he goes and am hoping thats it.

Thank you for you're good wishes.