Has anyone heard of cat acne?
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
United States
4 responses
@julieandpico (73)
• United States
17 Jun 07
They can get a little acne like rash on their chin. The cat sanctuary where I got my cat told us to put human acne treatment (like clearasil) on it if he got any.
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
19 Jun 07
Thankyou for your help on this matter! I will do that ASAP!
@wiccania (3360)
• United States
17 Jun 07
Yes. One of my cats has feline acne. I check his chin about once a week, and though it's gross and uncomfortable for both of us, I remove the blackheads he gets and take care of the pimples.
To cut down on the problem, I have a brick on the floor next to the litter box that he can rub his chin on. He uses it a few times a week. It hasn't completely eliminated the problem, but it definitely helps.
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@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
19 Jun 07
Thankyou for your help. I will try this idea also. I think he will like the brick idea because he rubs his face on everything anyway. Maybe it's his way of scratching his face.
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
29 Jun 07
Yes, your friend is right. Yes, the cats can get it near their lips. It comes from drinking and eating out of a plastic dish. Tell your friend to switch to glass, and keep it very clean. Eventually, the pimples will go away.
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
30 Jun 07
Maybe it's like human acne, and only something they get during their cat teen years. Guess it's possible. Thanks for sharing.
