Freakishly large nose

nobleboi · Feb 19, 2013

Hey all,

My cat has had this issue for several years now but I think it might still be growing. I went to the vet with him but the vet said it was part of his personality/character.
I was hoping if there were any cat experts on this forum that could help me cause for some reason i'm not trusting that vet anymore. Here are some pictures :

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nobleboi
Feb 19, 2013

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nobleboi
Feb 19, 2013

I feel really bad for him because we had to move him upstairs because the other cats were picking on him. My mom fears the nose will eventually become so big he won't be able to breathe through his nose anymore. There also seems to be some kindof wart growing on top of his nose lately.

Thanks in advance,
Tim

feralvr · Feb 19, 2013

Hello Tim! Welcome. Good that you posted a picture. I can see in the second picture that there is also hair missing from part of the nose. I honestly believe you need to see another vet and the sooner the better. This is not part of personality/character according to your vet. It could be any number of medical possibilities, but I can tell that your cat's nose is not something to ignore and your kitty must be uncomfortable. Best to find another vet asap. :vibes:

Keep us posted, please.

AbbysMom · Feb 19, 2013

I completely agree with everything Feralvr has posted. This is not normal and not just part of his personality/character. I would definitely get him in to see another vet, sooner rather than later. Good luck and please keep us posted.

amby · Feb 19, 2013

I'm sorry about your cat. You should go see another vet, this does not look normal. Best of luck to you and kitty

rosiemac · Feb 19, 2013

Definitely get a second opinion Tim and keep us updated.

nobleboi · Feb 19, 2013

I'll go to another vet asap, can't believe I actually believed that vet. I'm way too gullible... thanks guys/girls

feralvr · Feb 19, 2013

nobleboi said:
I'll go to another vet asap, can't believe I actually believed that vet. I'm way too gullible... thanks guys/girls

It is alright to "believe" in your vet! Sometimes you have to keep trying other vets to get to the bottom of something that you know is just not right. And, the good news is that you came here to TCS looking for guidance. Please do keep us posted on your kitty, ok? :hugs:

kitty fan · Apr 18, 2013

Hi Nobleboi - Did you get an answer about your kitty's nose? My cat has a large nose that I think is growing... I don't know how to attach a picture here. Everyone has always commented on her big nose... I always thought it was the way she's made until now. I hope you can tell me what your vet said. My girl was sick recently and I took her to three vets - had nothing to do with her nose though - they didn't make a big deal about her nose Except they all said it was huge.

cathelp1 · Dec 6, 2014

nobleboi said:
Hey all,

My cat has had this issue for several years now but I think it might still be growing. I went to the vet with him but the vet said it was part of his personality/character.
I was hoping if there were any cat experts on this forum that could help me cause for some reason i'm not trusting that vet anymore. Here are some pictures :

33fgufc.jpg

nobleboi

Feb 19, 2013

339ujog.jpg

nobleboi

Feb 19, 2013

I feel really bad for him because we had to move him upstairs because the other cats were picking on him. My mom fears the nose will eventually become so big he won't be able to breathe through his nose anymore. There also seems to be some kindof wart growing on top of his nose lately.

Thanks in advance,
Tim

What was your outcome? My cat has the exact same thing.

cathelp1 · Dec 6, 2014

What was your outcome?

Vlimm · Sep 24, 2017

I just rescued a cat with such a big nose. Does anybody know what happened with the cat from this post?

abyeb · Sep 24, 2017

Vlimm said:
I just rescued a cat with such a big nose. Does anybody know what happened with the cat from this post?

I think it looks like the original cat had some kind of growth on his nose, so if your cat is showing the same thing, my advice would be for you to take him to the vet.

Vlimm · Sep 24, 2017

abyeb said:
I think it looks like the original cat had some kind of growth on his nose, so if your cat is showing the same thing, my advice would be for you to take him to the vet.

He was seen by the vet and the previous owner was told that there was nothing wrong (medically). I will go and see my own vet. It would have been great to know what happened to the 2 other cats from this thread.

Vlimm · Oct 2, 2017

It turned out to be Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis or Pillow Foot. If condition is not treated it can result in the cat getting a bulb nose. The gums are also affected.

Fatboy123 · May 19, 2018

My cat has the same thing. I took her to the vet and they didn't even say anything all they were concerned with was if shed had all her shots. I feel really bad for her because it hasn't stopped growing. It was fine when she was born then after about 5 months it started growing and hasn't stopped. She has a lot of discharge from her eyes and some from her nose . All the hair has started to recede and it's red and seems like it hurts . She's very careful not to bump it on anything. Though I've done as much research as I can all I can really come up with is again , pillow foot/paw. So I told my vet what I thought and they have me steroids and antibiotics and the roids made her puke so they had us stop giving it to her but continue antibiotics. But it's not like I see it having any positive effect on her. Her nose is so swollen it pushes on her tear ducts and seems to be helping to clog them giving her bad discharge and irritation. I feel so terribly sorry for her she also has CH so life is already hard for her . Just wish I could find a way to make it stop growing or not hurt for her . U can tell she is very careful with her nose . Don't know what to do...

abyeb · May 19, 2018

Fatboy123 said:
My cat has the same thing. I took her to the vet and they didn't even say anything all they were concerned with was if shed had all her shots. I feel really bad for her because it hasn't stopped growing. It was fine when she was born then after about 5 months it started growing and hasn't stopped. She has a lot of discharge from her eyes and some from her nose . All the hair has started to recede and it's red and seems like it hurts . She's very careful not to bump it on anything. Though I've done as much research as I can all I can really come up with is again , pillow foot/paw. So I told my vet what I thought and they have me steroids and antibiotics and the roids made her puke so they had us stop giving it to her but continue antibiotics. But it's not like I see it having any positive effect on her. Her nose is so swollen it pushes on her tear ducts and seems to be helping to clog them giving her bad discharge and irritation. I feel so terribly sorry for her she also has CH so life is already hard for her . Just wish I could find a way to make it stop growing or not hurt for her . U can tell she is very careful with her nose . Don't know what to do...View attachment 232426 View attachment 232427 View attachment 232428 View attachment 232428 View attachment 232426

Did the vet take a biopsy of her nose?

jen · May 19, 2018

Omg is that a tumor? I cannot believe the vets wouldn't be at all concerned over this!

Fatboy123 · May 20, 2018

I've had her see 3 vets thus far and none of them even seemed the slightest bit intrigued by it... I told the first vet maybe it's pillow foot but what can we do for her nose? Like I wonder if it can be drained or anything how to make it stop putting so much pressure on her tear ducts. I know it bothers her, it's very obvious . But all they have me was antibiotics and steroids and the roids just made her sick , she gained some weight on the antibiotics ,but her nose kept growing. She also has CH and I bottle fed her since she was born , so she's my baby... I feel so bad for her I've tried to do what I can to help her , but vets are so expensive and most of them seem to only care about their money around here .. So I don't know what else to do but do as much of my own research as I can to find a solution. But id never seen this before so I am some what relieved she is not the only one. Though I feel bad for all the cats that have to deal with this . Everyone makes fun of her ... just wonder what advice/info other could possibly give me ..

Furballsmom · May 20, 2018

Hi!
No Money For Vet Care? How To Find Help And Save Your Cat's Life

Is there a way that you could send those photos to a University with a veterinary department? --I don't know where you're located, but the American Veterinary Medical Association lists accredited veterinary colleges; https://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDe...ocuments/2018-March-Accreditation-Actions.pdf
and see if their comments could be used to help your vet(s) to take more helpful action?

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