Why is my cat's chin bloody and matted? What should I do for it?

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I see blood and matted hair underneath my cat's chin in one spot. I removed what felt like a scab or bump and I could tell my cat was in pain or discomfort when I did it, but I managed to get it off her. When I looked more closely at what I pulled off, it just looked like matted hair, which I threw away. What could this be and is it cause for concern? Attached is a pic of what my cat's chin looked like after I pulled it off. Should I put anything on it? Any help would be great. Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | spayed | 9 lbs

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, Thanks for the good photo. This looks like it may be either a bad chin acne lesion or a small abscess or infection. You can gently clean the area with a warm saline or epsom salt water solution. Otherwise, keep it dry and don't apply any ointments, as these can sometimes trap bacteria and worsen infections. If it's not significantly improved within a week, I'd have Freya seen by her veterinarian when possible. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my cat's chin bloody and matted? What should I do for it?

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