My kitten has black crusty spots on her nose and chin. What is it?

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I have a white Persian kitten.she has a black crusty kind of think on her nose like her nose is full of it some people say it might be because she has big nails and she scratched her nose..she also has black spots on her chin as well..what is the reason??and what should I do?? Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | 20 days old

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Luna. It sounds like she is having acne. This is typically brought on in cats due to them rubbing their face and snout against objects such as the rug or food bowls. Most often, you need to wipe their snout with skin sensitive baby wipes and change their food bowls to stainless steel. This are the first steps to try, and if it does not work then some cats may need medications. Your kitten is a bit young for this disease if she is truly 21 days old, so if the cleaning does not help or if the black spots are spreading, then she should be seen by a veterinarian. Hope this helps and best of luck.

My kitten has black crusty spots on her nose and chin. What is it?

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