Sore on side of chin

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My 2 year old cat had this sore on the side of her chin just under her mouth. I noticed it two days ago-its in a weird spot and she is furry so it cluld have been there longer and I didnt notice it. Wondering if anyone has any idea what this is/how to treat it and if I should take her in. It’s definitely in a spot she could not lick, however her brother could. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 

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Hi. It could be any number of things. And, while she cannot lick it, she can scratch at it, making it worse. Looks she already has. Can you send a pic to your vet and ask their opinion?

In the meantime, you can use a chamomile tea bag (standard grocery store variety which are almost always German, you don't want English, nor any flavorings/additives), brew it in water, cool the liquid, and dab it on that spot with a soft cloth or cotton balls multiple times a day. The tea has both anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, and is also a soothing and healing agent. It is safe for either of your cats to ingest.

You need to look around for a source of the sore - for example, does she have plastic water/food dishes which can cause feline acne that she is scratching at? Did she rub/scrape her chin on something sharp - either indoors or outside? Did she get a wound from playing with her brother - and one or both of their claws need trimmed?
 

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I also wondered if she might have rubbed against some piece of furniture and picked up a splinter, which would have formed an abscess, which then burst. That, also, would look very like that. But do use the tea. It will help stave off infection until a vet can see it.
 
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