Why does my cat keep licking the end of its nose?

Hi there,

In what situations does your cat lick its nose?

Is it after eating or drinking?

If that's the case, it isn't necessarily anything to worry about.

However, if there is any discharge from the nose or eyes, it could be a sign of cat flu!

Is he sneezing at all?

Without seeing him in person, we can’t provide a diagnosis.

If he seems unwell or "off" in any way, don't hesitate to mention it to your vet at your next appointment.

Have a good day.

Caroline - Veterinary Student at the Alfort National Veterinary School (EnvA). Project Manager for ProVéto Junior Conseil, the EnvA student consultancy http://proveto.net/

Thanks ever so much for your replies, have a lovely rest of the day.

Hi again,

IF there’s no discharge from his nose or eyes, his breathing is quiet, and he isn’t coughing or snoring, then it isn’t cat flu. If he’s eating well, drinking, playing, using his litter tray, responding to you, and doesn’t show any signs of pain when you feel him over, I don’t think he’s poorly. However, if he really is sleeping a lot more than usual and has a tendency to sleep ‘hidden away’ in unusual places, then there is a problem.

Hi again,

If my cat is sleeping quite a lot but doesn't have a runny nose, could it still be cat flu?