My kitten has black crusty spots on her nose and chin. What is it?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | 20 days old
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??
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Published on July 4th, 2018
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.
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Published on May 16th, 2019
The black spots on your cats chin is chin acne. I would recommend making sure your cat is drinking out of stainless steel or ceramic bowls and that they are cleaned at least once a day. I would also keep their chin clean and dry. If the acne gets worse they may need antibiotics from your vet. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on February 23rd, 2018
This is chin acne. I recommend cleaning the area and making sure she is eating and drinking out of ceramic or stainless steel bowls. Plastic bowls collect bacteria and when cats eat out of them the bacteria gets into their skin creating acne. Severe chin acne should be treated with antibiotics. So if this is not resolving then I recommend a veterinarian. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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