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Your cat's "sooty chin" may be a case of feline acne, which can usually be treated by cleaning the area once a day with warm water and an antiseptic cleanser. If the area looks inflamed, see your vet, who can further evaluate and treat the condition.




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The fleshy skin on the noses of cats and other animals is called the "nose leather" and should be cool and damp.

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A healthy cat has clean teeth and fresh breath. If your cat seems to be avoiding crunchy foods, is chewing on one side of his face or is drooling more than normal, he may have an abscessed tooth. Check with your vet.

A healthy cat's should be shiny and alert. If the eyelid seems swollen or if the third eyelid (nictating membrane) is showing then a vet visit is recommended. Also excessive discharge may indicate an upper respiratory infection.

It may seem ironic that the shortest haired cats have the longest tounges and the longest haired cats have the shortest tounges!

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