Comments on: My cat has no nose http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/ Manifesto-driven development. Eclectic thoughts. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:12:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lainee http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-105157 Lainee Mon, 16 May 2011 11:31:33 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/#comment-105157 My cat had her nose resected last September after three years of cryotherapy (freezing) of the lesion on her nose. I had her to the vet today because the cancer has returned in an area which was resected. Basically my choices are to have more of her nose resected but this does not give me any guarantees of cure or to manage her comfortably and probably have another year with her before she has to be put to sleep. She is not in pain but the ulcer which is very small at the moment will eventually cause her discomfort. She is 10 years old. In retrospect I wish I had been advised to have the resection done when the cancer was first discovered as it was very small then and probably would not have become invasive. Always seek a second opinion. I didn't until it was too late. My cat had her nose resected last September after three years of cryotherapy (freezing) of the lesion on her nose. I had her to the vet today because the cancer has returned in an area which was resected. Basically my choices are to have more of her nose resected but this does not give me any guarantees of cure or to manage her comfortably and probably have another year with her before she has to be put to sleep. She is not in pain but the ulcer which is very small at the moment will eventually cause her discomfort. She is 10 years old. In retrospect I wish I had been advised to have the resection done when the cancer was first discovered as it was very small then and probably would not have become invasive. Always seek a second opinion. I didn’t until it was too late.

]]> By: Lucy http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-59504 Lucy Thu, 06 May 2010 00:11:11 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/#comment-59504 My poor cat Eddy was attacked the other day- by a dog or a large possum we think. Unfortunately the vet had to remove most of his nose. I was extremely upset because he was such a good looking cat and such a loving animal. We still love and adore him more than anything, but it hurts me to see how different he looks. He's also not as cuddly. I think he might be a bit upset still over being attacked. My poor cat Eddy was attacked the other day- by a dog or a large possum we think. Unfortunately the vet had to remove most of his nose. I was extremely upset because he was such a good looking cat and such a loving animal. We still love and adore him more than anything, but it hurts me to see how different he looks. He’s also not as cuddly. I think he might be a bit upset still over being attacked.

]]> By: Chris http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-51594 Chris Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:38:44 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/#comment-51594 Emma. I don't think anyone here would rather have a deceased cat than one with their nose removed. Mia's op was a little traumatic for us, being used to her looks for 17 years, but she was loved just as well. As you can see above, our kids thought nothing of the operation. Emma. I don’t think anyone here would rather have a deceased cat than one with their nose removed. Mia’s op was a little traumatic for us, being used to her looks for 17 years, but she was loved just as well. As you can see above, our kids thought nothing of the operation.

]]> By: Emma http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-51566 Emma Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:02:14 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/#comment-51566 I watched a nose being removed today at the vet, it was a very interesting opperation, the vet did a great job to try and get the cat looking acceptable and the cancer removed, I am dissapointed to here ppl are so concerened what their cat looks like as opposed to it being ALIVE. I watched a nose being removed today at the vet, it was a very interesting opperation, the vet did a great job to try and get the cat looking acceptable and the cancer removed, I am dissapointed to here ppl are so concerened what their cat looks like as opposed to it being ALIVE.

]]> By: Narelle http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-47233 Narelle Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:16:11 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/#comment-47233 Two years ago my vet said my cat had a fight, and went on for about 5 months. I thought it was nose cancer by the vet said no. Then 5 months ago the vet said yes - cancer. They could not operate on him because he was to old (15yrs) so he was taking drugs and chemo. In the last few month it has got worse so we went to another vet. And that was the most said day - we had to put him down as he was in to much pain. I just wish that vet look more into it 2 years ago. Two years ago my vet said my cat had a fight, and went on for about 5 months. I thought it was nose cancer by the vet said no. Then 5 months ago the vet said yes – cancer. They could not operate on him because he was to old (15yrs) so he was taking drugs and chemo. In the last few month it has got worse so we went to another vet. And that was the most said day – we had to put him down as he was in to much pain. I just wish that vet look more into it 2 years ago.

]]> By: bon http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-42637 bon Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:10:18 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/#comment-42637 My cat has squamous cell carcinoma on her nose and paws and is constantly licking those areas. She also has liver disease. What I need to know, is the cancer causing her pain on the skin? Does anyone know? My cat has squamous cell carcinoma on her nose and paws and is constantly licking those areas. She also has liver disease. What I need to know, is the cancer causing her pain on the skin? Does anyone know?

]]> By: Lee http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-42536 Lee Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:23:30 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/#comment-42536 My cat has no nose due to him crawling into the dryer vent . The drum was like an electric sander and it was removed down to the bone poor baby. I live in a small town this was late sat night so i will have to wait till Monday to go to the vet. My cat has no nose due to him crawling into the dryer vent . The drum was like an electric sander and it was removed down to the bone poor baby. I live in a small town this was late sat night so i will have to wait till Monday to go to the vet.

]]> By: Arnette http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-42290 Arnette Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:10:47 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/#comment-42290 My cat, Poogie, was also diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of his nose. They say it was induced by being out in the sun (we found him abandoned in our rural neighborhood, he was already about 10 they say) and his nose was ulcerated at that time but the vets did not mention cancer but thought it was some kind of viral thing. Then, after it never healed, we got a biopsy. We took him to the University of Florida vet school and they removed his nose. The path report says they got it all, but they recommend having chest xray later on to be sure (squamous cell ca will metastisize there). He really did well after his surgery except his breathing did sound like "wheezing from his nose" from the swelling and mucous. Darth Vadar. It scabbed over a bit and I was worried about him getting air, but then the scab dropped of and now he has just two openings. Kinda like Michael Jackson does. He is doing great. He is just as handsome as he ever was. His profile is now flat, though. I will take a picture and upload it soon. My cat, Poogie, was also diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of his nose. They say it was induced by being out in the sun (we found him abandoned in our rural neighborhood, he was already about 10 they say) and his nose was ulcerated at that time but the vets did not mention cancer but thought it was some kind of viral thing. Then, after it never healed, we got a biopsy. We took him to the University of Florida vet school and they removed his nose. The path report says they got it all, but they recommend having chest xray later on to be sure (squamous cell ca will metastisize there). He really did well after his surgery except his breathing did sound like “wheezing from his nose” from the swelling and mucous. Darth Vadar. It scabbed over a bit and I was worried about him getting air, but then the scab dropped of and now he has just two openings. Kinda like Michael Jackson does. He is doing great. He is just as handsome as he ever was. His profile is now flat, though. I will take a picture and upload it soon.

]]> By: Rexii http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-42122 Rexii Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:39:55 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/#comment-42122 Lori, Wish you best of luck that he has a wonderful recovery. I just took my cat to the vet today, and unfortunately the cancer has become active again. The doc recommended the surgery to cut the nose and he's staying over. He'll be back home in 2 days. I cant wait to cuddle him again! Lori,

Wish you best of luck that he has a wonderful recovery. I just took my cat to the vet today, and unfortunately the cancer has become active again. The doc recommended the surgery to cut the nose and he’s staying over. He’ll be back home in 2 days. I cant wait to cuddle him again!

]]> By: Lori http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-42110 Lori Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:19:28 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/#comment-42110 Rexii, The vet just cut off the section of his nose that was covered with cancer, and now his nose has healed it looks really good. The only thing is they say it will probably come back in about 6 months. I hate to hear that about your cat, is doing better? Thanks again for your help. Rexii,
The vet just cut off the section of his nose that was covered with cancer, and now his nose has healed it looks really good. The only thing is they say it will probably come back in about 6 months. I hate to hear that about your cat, is doing better?
Thanks again for your help.

]]> By: Rexii http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-41779 Rexii Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:20:15 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/#comment-41779 Thats great news Lori. My cat had squamous cell carcinoma too. Did you get the freeze treatment or did the vet had to cut parts of the nose off? My cat had this sore patch after the treatment and over the past week it has gotten worse. I think the cancer over tat area was too deep for it to be treated in one session. Thats great news Lori.

My cat had squamous cell carcinoma too. Did you get the freeze treatment or did the vet had to cut parts of the nose off? My cat had this sore patch after the treatment and over the past week it has gotten worse. I think the cancer over tat area was too deep for it to be treated in one session.

]]> By: Lori http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-41772 Lori Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:12:11 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/2006/09/03/my-cat-has-no-nose/#comment-41772 Rexii, Thanks for the info. I took my cat to the vet just in time. The vet was able to save most of my cats nose. He operated on my cats nose and now he has stitches. I have to go back in a week or two to make sure the operation was a success. My cat had the cancer called Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Thanks again! Rexii,
Thanks for the info. I took my cat to the vet just in time. The vet was able to save most of my cats nose. He operated on my cats nose and now he has stitches. I have to go back in a week or two to make sure the operation was a success. My cat had the cancer called Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Thanks again!

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