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Why does my cat have black crusty eyes and nose but acts normal?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | 8 years and 9 months old | 20 lbs

Hello, My cat has some crusty black spots around his eyes and nose. He is acting normally, still eating, playing, using litter box. Thank you Greetings

2 Answers

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 14th, 2018

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection (affecting the eyes as well) and possibly to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed.
Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD
Veterinarian
Published on September 12th, 2017
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! She is very cute!

It is hard to see what you are concerned about in the pictures. It looks like she has black crusty nasal discharge on her nose and from her eyes. If she is sneezing she may have an upper respiratory infection. Most of upper respiratory infections are viral and run their course in 2 weeks.

if she starts squinting, becomes lethargic, stoops eating or the discharge from the nose becomes yellow.green she should see your Vet for antibiotics.

I hope this helps or if you need more info feel free to repost or sign up for a consult!

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