Why does my cat have a red, scabby chin with hair loss and irritation?

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My 7 month old Bailey has an irritation under a side of his mouth. Red n purplish, lack of hair n tiny scab. He likes to rub his chin on my beard, so wondering if that could be it. Not real sure what it is or from. Included a pic but not as clear as i would hope, sorry. Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 7 months and 7 days old | 9 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I can’t really appreciate any lesions on Bailey from the photo but that’s ok. Bailey could get a lesion like this for a few reasons. Sometimes it’s an allergy. If you have given him a new food or treats within the last month, I would be suspicious that it is to blame. Cats can also get acne on the chin and it’s essentially infected pores just like humans get. Cats can also get allergies to plastic and it will commonly present as lesions on the chin. To be safe, switch all his food and water bowls to stainless steal or ceramic if they are plastic. Wash the containers (including the edges) once a week with hot, soapy water. If the lesion is mild, it may go away on its own. If you have him wear an elizabethan collar, this will help to protect it from being rubbed and traumatized which may help it to heal faster. If it seems itchy or is getting worse, I recommend to have him seen by his veterinarian. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why does my cat have a red, scabby chin with hair loss and irritation?

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