Odd sores, Help.

[hal1]

Originally Posted by MowMow

Definitely looks environmental to me. Like he put his face on a hot burner or against something that irritated those two spots when he presses/pressed his face to it.

Interesting thought, as they do appear to be the most anterior (forward) part. I've been pretty prudent about the stove (see counter surfing thread - ha-ha) I'll keep everyone updated as these threads are often useful to the next person

[hal1]

Vet just picked them off with her fingernail, it did look a little raw underneath, but not much. I could have done it but was concerned about opening up some kind of wound, so it was worth the $35 to bring him in.

She didn't think it was acne (which is usually on the chin). Thought that either he got in to something that crusted up there (I don't think so), reaction to plastic bowl (is Corelle plastic?), or maybe some type of sore that crusted over and healed up. She thought a sore was less likely based on the texture of what she picked off which she said seemed a little sticky. Other than messing with his face, Toby didn't seem bothered by us picking at these things

She just said to wait to see if it happens again, maybe switch to a stainless steel bowl.

She seemed a little puzzled by it, but I'm okay with that. I realize that vets don't have all the answers.

[ownedby4cats]

Glad to hear it isn't anything serious. That Toby is sure a doll!

[librarychick]

Tbh the more you describe the more it sounds like Muffin's sores.

I just searched my computer and photobucket for pics and can't find one of Muffin, but a quick Google search found this: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1358/...4e5a7b7625.jpg

When Muff had sores this is what it looked like. They had a brownish scab on top and if I picked it off it was sticky underneath. They healed up really quick with daily lysine doses and polysporin twice a day.