Good luck on Wednesday. I know many will be clicking onto this thread repeatedly until we receive your update.

Once Barney has the soft e-collar on (I got one from Mud Bay Granary for about $17), you should find it easier to treat his nose. When treating such "barnacles" on other fosters, I've moved to using zinc oxide ointment (the diaper rash white cream) and found it superior to antibiotic ointments since a cat sometimes reacts to those and the irritation becomes worse.