• My Cat Jinx is losing fur underneath his nose and lip (Chin). Its a little reddish and pinkish. Is it allergies? Is it something more serious? I'm worried. He does seem to be grooming and scratching a little more than usual by the way. Any ideas? It has been pinkish for a week now.

    Hi Ralph, thanks for your question. I recommend that you take Jinx into see a veterinarian. The spot that you are describing along with the scratching can be caused by a few different things including infection, allergies, feline acne, or an underlying medical issue. Your vet can talk to you more about the cause of the symptoms after they have examined him. The treatment that he needs will depend on the underlying cause and severity of his symptoms.

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