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From:Vancouver, WA USA
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posted 12-11-2003 01:47 PM         

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Should a cat have a wet nose?

Each day when I come home from work and when I emerge from my bedroom in the morning, my kitten greets me at the door and meows until I pick him up for a hug. While I'm holding him he nuzzles my face, and rubs his cheak on mine in the same way the cats rub thier cheaks on table legs.

The last month or so I've noticed that the nuzzles have become slimy. Is he wiping kitty-snot all over me?

Is it normal? Should I be concerned?

He doesn't show any other signs of a cold.

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posted 12-11-2003 03:36 PM         

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my cats noses are wet.. ive always figured it was just normal... infact i heard once if it isnt wet you should be worried.

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From:West Chester, PA.
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posted 12-11-2003 03:37 PM         

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My kittens always have a 'wet' nose, except for when they 1st wake up from a nap. From what I read, a cat's nose, should be "damp and cool"....that is a sign of good health. Now, if they are wiping 'snots' on you, thats a different story. If you see actual 'drainage' from there nose, they could be getting a 'cold'.

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posted 12-11-2003 03:39 PM         

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Wwhen their noses are warm and dry, that is a sign that they are sick, or not feeling well.

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From:Toronto, Canada
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posted 12-11-2003 06:52 PM         

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Should I be concerned if mine doesn't have a wet nose, I don't know if she has ever had one in the two years I had her except when she had a cold.

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posted 12-11-2003 07:51 PM         

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Signs of a healthy pet:
http://www.fauna-art.com/pets-eat.htm#Signs

Dogs: moist, cool nose; cats' noses are drier but also generally cool.......

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