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My cat has black gunk on its face and won't eat. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 22 days old

Tom has black stuff around his lower lips and eyes, nose and it is not eating since 3days and staying away from home

1 Answer

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David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 27th, 2018

This is probably an upper respiratory infection. it's very common in young cats and is very contagious to other cats as well.
It is treated with antibiotic eye drops/ointment and oral antibiotics for about 2 weeks. if left untreated many cats will end up blind or even die from the disease.
I advise going to your vet asap to start the treatment right away.
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