Why does my cat have yellow lips and yellow dry nose?
The fact that his nose and lips are yellow indicates that his liver is failing. The liver helps control blood clotting. I am mainly concerned that your kitty has ingested some rat bait, but regardless of the cause of his symptoms, he needs to be seen by a vet ASAP. I am afraid that he will die on you, and that he will die tonight without help.
What are the symptoms of yellow skin in cats?
A yellowing of the skin is only one of the symptoms of liver disease or failure in a cat. If your cat is exhibiting yellow skin it is likely to display some of the following symptoms as well: Lethargy; Vomiting Diarrhea Frequent urination; Orange-colored urine; Weight loss; Changes in eating habits
Why does my cat have a dry nose?
When a cat’s nose appears dry and cracked or red and raw there are many potential conditions or factors that cause it. Some cat breeds have particular skin conditions that affect the face. These can result in a dry, crusty nose. Persians, for example, can develop idiopathic facial dermatitis, which causes the facial skin (and nose) to appear dirty.
What can I give my Cat for a dry nose?
A home remedy that can help some cats with a mildly dry nose would be petroleum jelly or petrolatum skin protectant, which is sold over the counter. As long as it is not a medicated ointment from the doctor, it would not be harmful for your cat to lick it—which she will certainly do!
The fact that his nose and lips are yellow indicates that his liver is failing. The liver helps control blood clotting. I am mainly concerned that your kitty has ingested some rat bait, but regardless of the cause of his symptoms, he needs to be seen by a vet ASAP. I am afraid that he will die on you, and that he will die tonight without help.
When a cat’s nose appears dry and cracked or red and raw there are many potential conditions or factors that cause it. Some cat breeds have particular skin conditions that affect the face. These can result in a dry, crusty nose. Persians, for example, can develop idiopathic facial dermatitis, which causes the facial skin (and nose) to appear dirty.
A yellowing of the skin is only one of the symptoms of liver disease or failure in a cat. If your cat is exhibiting yellow skin it is likely to display some of the following symptoms as well: Lethargy; Vomiting Diarrhea Frequent urination; Orange-colored urine; Weight loss; Changes in eating habits
What are the symptoms of nose skin disease in cats?
Some of the most common nose skin diseases in cats are: Abscesses, which are the accumulation of pus in fluid-filled nodules may be caused by an infection due to a bite or wound. There may be a crusty area on the ulcer, and the cat may have loss of appetite, fever and depression.
