Thread: How do you clean a kitten/cats nose?

Hank has the same, and it's annoying the hell out of me. Everytime I look at his cute little face all I can see is this black line under his nose. Dave and I try to wipe it with a damp kitchen towel while he's asleep, we take off a few bits but not all, as we dont want to rub it too hard and end up hurting him.

I rang the breeder about this and she said its fine, they should just clean it themselves or we can do the above. I guess it doesn't hurt them, it's just annoying to look at! Lol.

The breeder was right. The kitten is experiencing it the same a toddler does when his nose is cleaned. They pull away. The kittens will do it themselves after a while. But Perhaps you should get used to it????!!!!!

Originally Posted by Patty

The breeder was right. The kitten is experiencing it the same a toddler does when his nose is cleaned. They pull away. The kittens will do it themselves after a while. But Perhaps you should get used to it????!!!!!

Thank you Patty, I think we'll leave him alone with it now, as long as it's not harming him then its ok

Ha! Ha! Thanks all . I must admit it is a bit like having a kid with a "runny nose".

I think it's more noticeable as the fur around his nose is white and you can see his "dirty" nose in the photographs . It's just annoying to look at, but I'll learn to live with it