Can a cat's broken nose heal itself?

The main causes of nose ulcers in cats are trauma and infectious skin diseases. Mild trauma can usually heal on its own, but infectious skin diseases will worsen and even spread to other parts of the body. It is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner. During treatment, avoid letting the cat scratch its nose to prevent infection and disease spread.

First consider traumatic factors that may cause nose ulcers in cats, such as being scratched by sharp objects or nails. If the wound is small, it can usually heal through the cat's immune response. However, if the wound is deep or wide, timely wound treatment and necessary anti-infective therapy are required to prevent infection from worsening and threatening the cat's health.

Second, consider infectious skin diseases, such as fungal or mite infections. Such conditions usually do not heal themselves and may even worsen with time. Infectious skin diseases often cause local itching, leading cats to scratch the affected area frequently, which can spread the pathogen and result in severe systemic infections. For infectious skin diseases, it is recommended to undergo relevant skin scraping tests at a pet hospital to identify the pathogen, and then receive evidence-based treatment.

Usually, once the underlying disease cause is resolved, the cat's nose can recover through its own healing abilities. If the nose is infected with fungi, it will cause fungal skin disease. Generally, it is recommended to clean the excess skin scales and crusts on the surface of the affected area before applying topical sprayers with antifungal effects. If the infection is severe or located near the eyes or nose, consider treating it orally.