Feline Acne … or?
Does your cat have little black spots under his chin…kind of like black heads? This could be acne… or it could be a number of other conditions. One thing that I’ve found is the use of plastic bowls tend to make this problem more prolific in my household. Changing the bowls to metal has helped.
If you feel your cat has this condition, you can use a number of gentle peroxide shampoos on the chin. Or take basic peroxide and put a little on a cotton pad and rub the area once a day. I have used stridex medicated pads with great success. I use them once a day, gently rubbing the pad on the chin area ONLY, until the problem is gone, usually within a week or so.
If your cat has this issue and it does not go away with these home treatments, have him checked by a vet. It could be a yeast infection, a certain type of mange, or even ringworm (which by the way is not an actual worm). Treatment options for these different conditions varies, so it’s best to have it checked by a vet so the proper course of treatment can be given to your baby. :-D
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