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Feline Acne in Cats
A condition where black comedones (blackheads) form on the cat's chin. Mild cases are cosmetic, but secondary infections can cause swelling and pain.
Vet Supervised
Symptoms
- Black spots on chin
- Chin swelling
- Chin scratching
- Pus with secondary infection
Causes
- Abnormal follicular keratinization
- Plastic food bowls
- Inadequate grooming
- Stress
- Immune abnormalities
Diagnosis
1
Visual examination
2
Skin scraping
3
Bacterial culture (for secondary infections)
4
Biopsy (to differentiate from other conditions)
Treatment
- Antiseptic shampoo cleansing
- Topical antibiotics
- Switch to ceramic/stainless food bowls
- Oral antibiotics for severe cases
Prognosis
Tends to recur chronically, but symptoms can be controlled with proper management.
Severity: Low
Prevention
- Use stainless/ceramic food bowls
- Clean chin after eating
- Regular chin checks
Epidemiology
Age Range
All ages
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