"Coffee Grinds" on my cat's chin

**Donnaj4962** · 07-24-2007, 11:35 AM

First, welcome to PT! This is a great forum to learn about all pets!

I am sorry that your furbabies are having troubles. I have no experience with this particular symptom, but I am sure that some of the longtimers and the fosters will have some suggestions and advice.

I guess my first thing would be to head to the vet since it seems like it is contagious since all of them are having the same symptoms. Keep us posted.... and pictures are always enjoyed!

**Kirsten** · 07-24-2007, 11:45 AM

Welcome to PT!!

This "coffee grind" sounds familiar to me, my Katz's chin looked that for years; in the end, it was all bloody and bruised. I was told it could be feline acne, but I'm not quite sure. I was also told this easily occurs when cats eat from plastic bowls.

Pulling out the fur could very well be stress-related! But I think a vet should see her, to find out if there's an underlying medical condition, like food allergies etc.

Hope your kitties will soon feel better!

Kirsten

**moosmom** · 07-24-2007, 11:51 AM

Sounds like kitty acne. The best way to treat it is to scrub the chin with Blue Dawn dish soap (it's the closest thing to a cat's PH). Then apply Benzoil Peroxide (10%),which can be found in any drug store.