just noticed growth under chin on new kitten

2ofakind

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My new kitten has been at the vet so much I am going broke! Is on meds now for diarreah and is doing well. But just noticed a growth under chin
(not right on the tip,but down under a bit) Its hard. Not red. Pretty small. Kitten has been scrathing there. What could this be??
Thanks!
 
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2ofakind

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let me add that it is not black. Maybe slightly darker than the skin and looks like it may have bled a bit (probably with scratching). No hair loss either. I have young kids and am concerned now as I have read so much about ringworm. Does this even sound like it could be ringworm?
 

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My advice with any unknown is at minimium call your vet... most likly this requires a vet visit
 

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Could it be what they call kitty acne? When our Dylan was a baby, he developed that because of the plastic bowls we were using. We switched to glass or stainless steel, and it went away in no time...
 

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Kitty acne shows as black. ANd ringworm usually shows as little circular bald patches. I am afraid you are going to have to make a vet visit.
 
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