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Do cats get hot spots?
"Corey Kaye" wrote in message news 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. |
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Do cats get hot spots?
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. -- Lynne http://picasaweb.google.com/what.the.hell.is.it/ |
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Do cats get hot spots?
"Lynne" wrote in message m... 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 |
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Do cats get hot spots?
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. -- Lynne http://picasaweb.google.com/what.the.hell.is.it/ |
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Do cats get hot spots?
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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Do cats get hot spots?
"Lynne" wrote in message m... 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 |
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Do cats get hot spots?
"Corey Kaye" wrote in message . .. 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? |
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Do cats get hot spots?
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! -- Lynne http://picasaweb.google.com/what.the.hell.is.it/ |
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Do cats get hot spots?
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 |
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"Corey Kaye" wrote in message news 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 |
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