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Bug bites?

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Question
My black cat is an indoor/outdoor cat. Lately I have noticed 'spots' on her nose. They are not raised, nor are they colored. Its more like the fur is gone. They are circular and small. Could they be wasp stings? We are plagued with alot of wasps in our area. I'm keeping her inside to see if it clears up. The spots don't seem to bother her, appetite and energy levels are the same.  

Answer
For some reason cats seem to get insect bites on the nose.  There is a mosquito bite hypersensitivity reaction we frequently see on the bridge of the nose. If it is not itchy or if it does not have any raised bumps, it will probably be OK.  If not, let your vet look at the nose.