A hard lump on a cat's chin may be caused by folliculitis or skin disease, or it may be a tumor. The owner can check it. If the hard pimple is on the surface of the skin, it may be that the cat’s local skin is infected with a skin disease or folliculitis, and it is necessary to consult a pet doctor for medication and treatment in time. If the hard bump is in the lower layer of the skin, it may be a tumor. You need to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination to determine the nature of the tumor.
1. Folliculitis
When a cat is infected with folliculitis, black particles like cinders will appear on the chin, and some cats will also scratch frequently. Because there are many causes of folliculitis, such as too greasy diet, endocrine disorders, using inappropriate bowls, etc., if you find that your cat has the above symptoms, you need to consult a pet doctor in time and then carry out targeted treatment so that it can be cured. Got faster.
2. Skin diseases
When a cat is infected with a skin disease, scabs will form, which will be hard to the touch, accompanied by hair loss and red and swollen skin. , dandruff and other symptoms. Owners can check whether the condition exists elsewhere on the cat's body. If so, they need to consult a pet doctor in time to choose appropriate drugs for treatment.
3. Tumor
If the cat does not show symptoms such as itching and hair loss, and the hard bump on the chin is still growing, then it may be a tumor. At this time, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time to see whether the tumor is benign or malignant, and whether it requires surgical removal.
