My cat has cancer. He is on Prednicare and Gabapentine.

Hello, this is Dr Linda, a UK based vet with 10 years of clinical experience.

I'm sorry to hear about your cat's diagnosis.

Do you know what type of cancer they have?

What age are they?

Thank you, understood.

Is she still eating?

Any trouble breathing?

Thank you, good.

And can you see any swelling in the cheek region?

Okay, understood.

Is the discharge foul smelling?

Would it be possible to send a photo of the nose and discharge for me to assess?

Thanks so much, I can see there is a lot of inflammation but cannot see much discharge.

Is your cat currently on any medicine?

Thank you. And to confirm, he is not currently on any antibiotics?

Thank you for confirming, I am just typing my reply now.

His signs could have a few causes but an infection would be suspected here.

Those with cancerous lesions often develop secondary bacterial infections as the tumour grows.

Those on steroids are more prone to infections.

It is quite likely he would benefit from a course of antibiotics, to help fight off the infection and prevent it from spreading.

This would be something your vet should be able to prescribe.

I'd continue to clean away any discharge, using cotton wool and warm salt water.

As the infection may soon begin to affect appetite, be sure to offer him plenty of warm and tempting foods, to prevent weight loss.