What is the black grainy stuff on my kittens chin?
If it’s just on your cat’s chin, the best answer would be kitty acne. Flea dirt is a possibility, but unlikely if it’s just on the chin. Does your cat have a plastic food dish? If so, I would change it out for a metal one and make sure that you clean it daily. This will help alleviate the problem, as plastic dishes can cause a build up of bacteria in your kitten’s pores. Also, if you have any other cats in the house, this will prevent the spread of the feline acne to other cats in the household. If you have a metal bowl, first make sure that you keep it very clean, and if the problem persists with daily cleaning, opt for a ceramic bowl. Key thing here is to CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN. Kitty acne is caused by bacteria that usually derives from dirty food dishes. At this point, you may want to ask a veterinarian for a recommend antibacterial soap to clean the area with. Make sure to ask your veterinarian (this shouldn’t cost anything, as it’s just a simple phone call) because many soaps are very
