What are the causes of black chin in cats?

Black chin in cats is mainly caused by long-term use of plastic utensils, endocrine disorders, feeding oily cat food, living in dirty environments, and blocked follicles.

1. Long-term use of plastic utensils

Plastic utensils are easy to harbor bacteria. Once cats use them, it is easy to develop black chin. This is because plastic bowls are prone to bacterial proliferation.

1. Endocrine disorders

When cats reach sexual maturity, excessive secretion of sex hormones can cause endocrine disorders, which manifest as furuncles on the skin.

1. Feeding oily cat food

While cats require a certain amount of fat intake, excessively oily food can exacerbate black chin. To verify if the black chin is caused by the cat food, you can try changing the food.

1. Dirty living environment

Dirty living environments are prone to bacterial proliferation. Excessive dust and bacteria can accumulate and once cats come into contact with these areas, bacteria may contaminate their skin, leading to black chin.

1. Blocked follicles

Cats' chin areas are often overlooked by owners. If the cat's chin is not wiped or cleaned regularly, it is easy to cause furuncles and subsequent black chin.