My cat has an itchy scab and hair loss under her chin. What is it?

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My cat has a scab under her chin running down about 5" that itches with some hair loss. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 years and 7 months old | 14 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thank you for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is hard to say what it is without seeing Maddie, but I can offer a few insights. It could just be scab or is could be another issue. An allergy, mite infection, bacterial infection, feline acne, or fungal infection could all be possibilities. You can put 3% hydrogen peroxide on the area and if it doesn't improve in a few days, Maddie may need to see her veterinarian for a few skin tests to rule out causes (mentioned above). Thank you for posting and best wishes to you and Maddie!

My cat has an itchy scab and hair loss under her chin. What is it?

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