The black spots around the cat's mouth may indicate folliculitis. At this time, the owner needs to give the cat a light diet and consult a pet doctor in time for medication. If the cat does not feel any discomfort when stroking the dark areas around the cat's mouth, it may just be normal pigmentation, and the owner does not need to worry too much. However, if the cat is also accompanied by symptoms such as hair loss and skin itching, it may be caused by fungal infection and requires medical treatment.
1. Folliculitis
A cat suffering from folliculitis will have black spots around its mouth, and the root of the cat's tail sometimes also turns black. It is usually caused by long-term feeding of oily cat food. At this time, the owner needs to replace the cat with low-fat, high-protein cat food with less oil content. It should be noted that cat food should be replaced gradually and not suddenly, otherwise it will cause the cat to have diarrhea. In addition, folliculitis may also be caused by high hormones in the body. It is recommended to consult a pet doctor in time for medication treatment.
2. Normal pigmentation
If you stroke the dark places around the cat’s mouth, the cat will not avoid it or feel pain, and there will be no other abnormalities in the cat. If so, these dark things are probably just normal pigmentation. In this case, the owner does not need to worry too much, as it will not affect the cat's health.
3. Fungal infection
If the cat is not only black around the mouth, but also accompanied by symptoms such as hair loss and itchy skin, it is most likely caused by fungal infection. For cats with fungal infections, the hair at the cat's mouth needs to be shaved short during treatment, and then fungal ointment or fungal spray is applied to the affected area. It is recommended that owners consult a pet doctor in time, and it is best to choose non-toxic drugs to prevent poisoning after cats lick them.
