A black mouth in a cat may be caused by dirt, or it may be caused by fungal infection or folliculitis. The owner can try to wipe it with a paper towel or cotton swab soaked in water. If it can be wiped clean, it may be contaminated with some dirt, so don't worry too much. If you cannot wipe it clean, or you find that the skin around the cat’s mouth is accompanied by hair loss, redness, itching and other symptoms, it may be caused by fungal infection or folliculitis, and you need to consult your pet doctor for medication in time.
1. Dirt stains
If the black stuff on the cat's mouth can be wiped off, it may be dirt stains after going out to play. This situation is not a big problem. You can use a cotton swab dipped in warm water or a moist paper towel to wipe it gently. As long as there is no abnormality in the skin around the cat's mouth, just clean it.
2. Fungal infection
If the cat has a black mouth and other symptoms such as hair loss, redness, and itching, it may be a skin disease caused by fungal infection. . If conditions permit, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for a scraping examination. If the cat is diagnosed with a fungal infection, anti-inflammatory or anti-fungal spray or ointment needs to be applied.
3. Folliculitis
If the owner feeds the cat greasy food, or uses a plastic bowl to feed the cat, it will cause blackness and black cinder-like appearance around the cat's mouth. substance. This is a sign of cats suffering from folliculitis, commonly known as black chin. If not treated in time, it will become inflamed, and in severe cases, it can lead to suppuration. Therefore, if the cat’s symptoms are mild, the owner can treat it by improving the cat’s diet and cleaning with medicated shampoo. If symptoms are severe, anti-inflammatories may also be needed.
