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Tips for removing black chin in cats

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. James Brown
If you want to remove a cat's black chin, owners can use some pet-specific cleaning and care products to wipe and clean the cat's black chin, such as chlorhexidine or warm salt water, which usually has good results. However, if the cat's black chin is more serious, and after cleaning with pet care products, the skin of the cat's chin appears red, swollen, hairless, etc., then the hair on the chin needs to be shaved, and then some topical antibiotics can be used for anti-inflammatory treatment. . If skin ulcers occur, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly.

1. Use chlorhexidine or warm salt water to wipe it

If the cat only has a slight black chin, the owner can use chlorhexidine or warm salt water to wipe the black chin area continuously, 2 times a day Once, for 3-7 days, the black chin will disappear.

2. Use antibiotics for anti-inflammatory treatment

If the cat’s black chin is severe, skin redness, swelling, hair loss, etc., then the cat’s hair needs to be trimmed appropriately after cleaning and disinfection. , and then apply antibiotic ointment or anti-seborrheic drugs to the symptoms, twice a day to see if there is improvement.

3. Seek medical attention in time

If the cat’s black chin is severe and ulcerated, it is recommended that the owner send the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time, along with oral medication and antibiotics. Skin medicine, treatment.

Note: In addition to the above measures, owners also need to pay attention to the cat’s daily diet and try to avoid giving the cat some greasy food. The cat’s food bowl also needs to be made of ceramic or stainless steel. Food bowls can reduce the occurrence of black chins in cats.