Cats get zits too!
Acne can be a problem for your cat too. As with humans it can be caused by many things including allergies and stress. Plastic food dishes have also been linked with chin acne as the plastic is a magnet for dirt and bacteria. I highly recommend using stainless steel or glass food bowls and washing them daily.
It starts as small, black oily plugs in the chin, like blackheads in humans. These can then become infected bumps. The treatments can be as simple as using a hibitane wash daily, followed by some medicated ointment. Oral antibiotics, like clavamox, are also given in severe cases. Relieving your pet of stress can be achieved by using a pheremone called feliway.
Although cats are not embarassed by pimples on their chins they can lead to discomfort for your pet. Seek your veterinarian’s help to get it under control.
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