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My cat has a swelling next to his nose that comes and goes. It first appeared in May 2019 (pic 1). At first, there was no wound, no affect on his breathing. At some point it drained, and there was a scab. It hasn't ever been has large since, but it hasn't really gone away, either. He's been getting antibiotics - currently both Clavamox and Zeniquin - and during this course, it still looks better and worse. Vet says it couldn't result from a dental abscess - his teeth look fine.
Updated On January 12th, 2020
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 12 years and 8 months old | 12 lbs
Answered By Ana M, DVM 217
Veterinarian
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Thank you for submitting your question regarding Jake. I would recommend that he goes under anesthesia and has x-rays of his teeth to be sure a dental abscess is not to blame. If this is not the case, it may be warranted to tested for a fungal infection. Finally, you can seek a second opinion with an internal medicine specialist. I hope this information helps!
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