Sore on chin

[Furbabycatmom]

Marla has a small sore on her chin and I have no idea how it got there. I just found it today. Advice please?

 

[FeebysOwner]

The most common issue seems to be when one is using plastic dishes for food/water that become bacteria laden (even when often cleaned as plastic is porous and can trap bacteria) and can cause a reaction to that area of the mouth. They are called indolent ulcers, or rodent ulcers (nothing to do with rodents, btw). If you are using plastic dishes, change then out for either stainless steel or ceramic dishes and clean them often. It may require antibiotics to get rid of it entirely, so a vet visit is likely in order.

It isn't the only possible cause, as it could be a food or environmental allergy.
Rodent Ulcers in Cats (thesprucepets.com)

 

[Furbabycatmom]

The most common issue seems to be when one is using plastic dishes for food/water that become bacteria laden (even when often cleaned as plastic is porous and can trap bacteria) and can cause a reaction to that area of the mouth. They are called indolent ulcers, or rodent ulcers (nothing to do with rodents, btw). If you are using plastic dishes, change then out for either stainless steel or ceramic dishes and clean them often. It may require antibiotics to get rid of it entirely, so a vet visit is likely in order.

It isn't the only possible cause, as it could be a food or environmental allergy.
Rodent Ulcers in Cats (thesprucepets.com)

Ok, she has steel dishes that are on plastic stands. Thanks I'll let the vet know.