Causes of black chins in cats:
1. Use of plastic products
The cats have been using plastic products for a long time, such as rice bowls, water bowl
s, toys, etc. Because plastic products are easy to hide bacteria and dirt. Cats come into contact with plastic products, and the cat’s skin will be contaminated with bacteria.
Second, the hair follicles secrete too much oil
After the cat is sexually mature, if the secretion of hormones is too high Excessive, resulting in endocrine disorders in the body, resulting in excessive secretion of oil by the hair follicles, which will make the cat’s chin black and oily, which is the reason for the cat’s black chin.
Three, lack of vitamins and trace elements
If the nutrition provided to the cat is not sufficient, the cat will be deficient in vitamins and If there are trace elements, there will be many diseases in the cat’s body, and black chin is one of the diseases.
Fourth, poor immunity
Because of the poor physical fitness of domestic cats, some kittens also have poor physical immunity , prone to skin diseases. Therefore, it is easy to cause a black chin, and poor immunity will not only cause a black chin, but also various ear mites and otitis, etc.
If the sex hormone secretion is too strong after the cat is sexually mature, it will cause the body Endocrine disorders lead to excessive secretion of oil from the hair follicles, which will make the cat’s chin dark and oily, which is the reason for the cat’s black chin.
Five, the food is too oily
If the cat eats too oily food and cat food, the cat will also The phenomenon of black chin appears, because the cat eats too much oil and it is easy to block the pores, so it is easy to form a black chin.
Prevention of black chin
1. For those who are prone to black chin Cats, it is best to take a bath every two months, pay attention to keep the cat warm and dry in time when bathing, or go to a professional institution to wash, to prevent colds and colds.
2. Supplement probiotics to cats
You can give cats some probiotics from time to time to improve their immunity and resistance. You can mix them in cat food or directly Feeding
3. Replace cat food
It is best to choose some natural food with low salt and low oil for cats to reduce the secretion of oil in the cat’s body and prevent black chin.