When i checked it out, the black scab came off with red spots underneath, next day it's black again. She's indoor and i brush her regularly, so must be recent. I've got an appointment with a vet, just wanted to know if anyone has had a similar experience.
2007-05-03 02:25:37 · 10 answers · asked by Liser 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
That is cat acne. Are you using plastic bowls for food or water? If so, change them to stainless steel. The bacteria on the bowls causes this. Make sure to wash the bowls every day.
2007-05-03 02:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by darth_momm 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-26 02:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by Laurie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, one of my cats used to get that when I used to use plastic bowls. It's feline acne, as the others have said. Your vet will probably give you a medicated scrub for her chin to help clear it up. You can help it in the meantime, and prevent it from reoccurring by switching to glass, stainless steel, or ceramic food & water bowls instead of plastic, and washing them regularly.
2007-05-03 03:19:09 · answer #3 · answered by Bess2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term is "feline acne". My female cat gets bad acne breakouts on her chin. The vet told me that if I wanted to lessen her breakouts, to wash her face after meals. I know cats clean themselves, but if you gently take a warm washcloth and wipe the area after meals (especially wet food meals) it will make a difference. Don't pick at them either. Like humans there's no 100% way of preventing pimples.
2007-05-03 03:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by star_lite57 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my indoor only 6 year old male cat has a black crusty spot under his chin, he wont let me touch it...He is on revolution, and never leaves the condo, he also has yearly shots the works. I am a little worried
2015-12-01 00:17:33 · answer #5 · answered by Enid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with Deidre on this one. It's cat acne, switch from plastic bowls to ceramic or stainless steel and wash them regularly. It's like blackheads on cats. Actually my dog got it once too. If it doesn't clear up, take her to the vet. But honestly wouldn't worry too much, just change those bowls ASAP!
2007-05-03 02:33:30 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa H 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
my cat has this rerally weird thing under her chin in that description too!
im not sure.
shes an outdoors cat and only comes in the garage to sleep.
ill tune in to see if anyone has any answers about this too!
thanks for posting this answer- 5 coins off my back =) ;)
2007-05-03 02:28:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Another possibility might be ringworm. You can tell with a black light; it fluoresces.
Lamisil works best, soak the crust off and dab it on 2x a day, it should be better in a couple days but continue treatment for a week. Wash your hands afterwards as it is con-ta-gious!!!
2007-05-03 02:29:13 · answer #8 · answered by Karen W 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is cat acne, also brushing her too much may irritate her skin
2007-05-03 02:32:14 · answer #9 · answered by Gina 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
thats acne
cats get it too
poor thing
2007-05-03 02:29:20 · answer #10 · answered by ~*tigger*~ ** 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋