When you see dark spots on the chin or lips of your cat, it might not only be ordinary dirt. It is highly possible that your cat has acne.
Cats get this type of skin disease because of the following:
- poor grooming
- stress
- hormonal imbalance
- plastic food bowls
In order to treat feline acne, you can do any of the following:
- Cleanse the affected area with Betadine. This treatment is ideal for mild conditions.
- For a more severe condition, you can apply a topical ointment containing benzoyl peroxide. For Philippine brands, you can use acne gels such as PanOyxl and Benzac.
To prevent your cat acne's reoccurrence, observe proper grooming and don't forget to clean the chin area. Also, replace your cat's plastic food bowl with stainless ones, since bacteria are more easily trapped in plastic food bowls which can transfer on your cat's chin and lips.
If your cat's acne looks severe and inflamed, it is suggested to consult a veterinarian.
Image Source: Eunika Zurbano of Facebook
Reference: Cat World
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