Do cats get hot spots?

"Corey Kaye" wrote in message
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Phil P. wrote:

Looks like chin acne:
http://maxshouse.com/Dermatology-Illus/Acne_chin_1.jpg

Thanks, Phil. I didn't realize feline acne could look like this!
Juliet does have a history of mild feline acne--a few black dots under
her chin.

You might want to try cleaning her chin with veterinary betadine (5%
povidone-iodine) every day- should clear up in about a week. You might
have
to clean her chin on a regular basis to prevent the acne from developing
again. Use a cotton swab. If you can't find veterinary betadine (comes
in
green plastic bottle), dilute human betadine with water 50/50. Human
betadine is a 10% solution, vet betadine is 5%. If it doesn't clear up
in a
few days, I'd call the vet.

I'd really prefer to use chlorhexidine--any problems with cats?

Why don't you want to use betadine? Just curious.

on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 01:38:06 GMT, "Phil P." wrote:

Why don't you want to use betadine? Just curious.

Does betadine have a limited shelf life or does it last forever or near
forever? I ask because I noticed today that Rudy has some chin acne. I
have some (human) betadine that I can dilute, but it's probably nearly a
decade old.

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Lynne

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on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 01:38:06 GMT, "Phil P." wrote:

Why don't you want to use betadine? Just curious.

Does betadine have a limited shelf life or does it last forever or near
forever? I ask because I noticed today that Rudy has some chin acne. I
have some (human) betadine that I can dilute, but it's probably nearly a
decade old.

I've never seen an expiration date on a bottle of betadine- but if your
bottle is more than a year old, I'd throw it out and buy a new small bottle.
Don't use benzoil peroxide- it irritates the cat.

Phil

on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 04:55:12 GMT, "Phil P." wrote:

I've never seen an expiration date on a bottle of betadine- but if
your bottle is more than a year old, I'd throw it out and buy a new
small bottle. Don't use benzoil peroxide- it irritates the cat.

Can you buy betadine over the counter? That is probably a dumb question,
but I've only ever gotten it in the hospital.

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Lynne

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Phil P. wrote:

Why don't you want to use betadine? Just curious.

Chlorhexidine seems to work better with my horses--my vet recommends it
over betadine. And there actually seems to be several studies that show
chlorhexidine works better at a lower concentration when compared to
betadine.

(http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...oogle+ Search)

Huh--it also seems that chlorhexidine doesn't break down in the presence
of organic matter and has a longer duration of activity. Interesting!

Also, I don't like how betadine can stain, and I like the way
chlorhexidine smells

It looks like cats do just fine with chlorhexidine, so I'll bring some
home from the barn. Juliet's chin does look MUCH better today after
just a saline rinse, though. Maybe that's all she needs!

Corey

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on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 04:55:12 GMT, "Phil P." wrote:

I've never seen an expiration date on a bottle of betadine- but if
your bottle is more than a year old, I'd throw it out and buy a new
small bottle. Don't use benzoil peroxide- it irritates the cat.

Can you buy betadine over the counter?


Sure. You can buy human betadine OTC at CVS and probably any pharmacy.
You'd have to order veterinary betadine from a vet supplier. Its the same
stuff- just a 5% solution instead of 10%. Its good stuff to have around.

Phil

"Corey Kaye" wrote in message
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Phil P. wrote:

Why don't you want to use betadine? Just curious.

Chlorhexidine seems to work better with my horses--my vet recommends it
over betadine.

I always find a horse vet's recommendations concerning cats so reasurring.
Don't you? I hope he doesn't recommend feeding your cats hay.


And there actually seems to be several studies that show
chlorhexidine works better at a lower concentration when compared to
betadine.

We're talking about cleaning acne on a cat's chin, not CRBSI! lol This
isn't brain surgery: just wash her chin everyday for a few days with a
little Dawn dishwashing liquid diluted in water. ok?

on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 08:33:49 GMT, "Phil P." wrote:

Sure. You can buy human betadine OTC at CVS and probably any pharmacy.
You'd have to order veterinary betadine from a vet supplier. Its the same
stuff- just a 5% solution instead of 10%. Its good stuff to have around.

I got some this morning, and interestingly enough, it's got an expiration
date. Thanks, Phil!

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Lynne

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Phil P. wrote:

I always find a horse vet's recommendations concerning cats so reasurring.
Don't you? I hope he doesn't recommend feeding your cats hay.

I was just explaining my preference.


We're talking about cleaning acne on a cat's chin, not CRBSI! lol This
isn't brain surgery: just wash her chin everyday for a few days with a
little Dawn dishwashing liquid diluted in water. ok?

Actually, the saline seems to be working just fine...I'll just stick
with that until it doesn't seem to be helping.

Corey

"Corey Kaye" wrote in message
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Phil P. wrote:

I always find a horse vet's recommendations concerning cats so
reasurring.
Don't you? I hope he doesn't recommend feeding your cats hay.

I was just explaining my preference.


I know. Chlorhexidine is fine. When it comes to cats, I just have no
faith in large animal vets-- too many bad stories.



We're talking about cleaning acne on a cat's chin, not CRBSI! lol This
isn't brain surgery: just wash her chin everyday for a few days with a
little Dawn dishwashing liquid diluted in water. ok?

Actually, the saline seems to be working just fine...I'll just stick
with that until it doesn't seem to be helping.

Corey

Just warm up the saline a little so it opens up the ducts and draws out the
oil. If it looks infected, use a little antiseptic. A cat's chin is loaded
with sebaceous glands and the ducts that run from the glands to the skin can
become plugged- especially if she's an older long-hair. Keeping her chin
clean with warm saline should solve the problem.

Phil