Black bits underneath my cat's chin

by aida
(Cardiff, UK)

Hi,

It's been a few month that I keep noticing black bits underneath my cat's chin. At first it wasnt alot, bit not its getting abit more, when i touch them they fall off. I have noticed a bumpy spot too and whe i touched it today some discharge was released. I have been washing his chin twice a day with salty warm water, is there any thing to be worried about? he does eat and drinks as normal. I think I am more worried about this than him. he doesnt seem bothered . thanks

Answer by KAte
Hi
well it could be scabs. If your cat has been in a fight and got scratched then this could have caused scabs to form.

the other possibility is that they are mites or flea dirts.

My advice would be to make sure you have treated your cat for fleas and worms

http://www.our-happy-cat.com/cat-fleas.html

And to wipe the chin with warm water to try and remove the marks.

if after treatment they are still there then it may be some form of allergy your cat has and then you will have to consider taking him to the vets for a proper diagnosis.

http://www.our-happy-cat.com/cat-allergy.html

best wishes Kate