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My kitten has black spots on her mouth. What is it and how to treat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 23 days old | 1.5 lbs

I think my kitten got infected from her mother but I don't know what's the black things around her mouth are and how can I treat her

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on March 3rd, 2019

Those lesions could be related to ringworm (which humans can get) or mites. I recommend to have Bora visit her veterinarian for diagnostics and treatment. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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