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cat acne?
Hi,
One of my cats has got black crusty bits on the fur on her chin. I believe this is a sign of overactive sebaceous glands/cat acne. Can anyone confirm this? The only time I've come across cat acne before it was a lot more obvious than this, but cleared up in a week or so with daily cleaning and bathing with a very mild antibacterial soap - it was many years ago now though and I can't remember what soap I used. Has anyone got any recommendations? Thanks, Purplecat |
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Hi,
Don't use plastic food bowels. One of my cats has got black crusty bits on the fur on her chin. I believe this is a sign of overactive sebaceous glands/cat acne. Can anyone confirm this? The only time I've come across cat acne before it was a lot more obvious than this, but cleared up in a week or so with daily cleaning and bathing with a very mild antibacterial soap - it was many years ago now though and I can't remember what soap I used. Has anyone got any recommendations? Thanks, Purplecat Regards, http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/feralfelines/ |
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Hi,
Don't use plastic food bowels. One of my cats has got black crusty bits on the fur on her chin. I believe this is a sign of overactive sebaceous glands/cat acne. Can anyone confirm this? The only time I've come across cat acne before it was a lot more obvious than this, but cleared up in a week or so with daily cleaning and bathing with a very mild antibacterial soap - it was many years ago now though and I can't remember what soap I used. Has anyone got any recommendations? Thanks, Purplecat Regards, http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/feralfelines/ |
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Both of my cats had acne. I switched to stainless steel food and water
bowls. What got rid of the "dirt" was a warm, moist compress applied to the chin that dislodged the crud, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo formulated for animals. Do not use human acne pads or medication, or squeeze any blackheads. Goof luck! (NEMESIS1IM) wrote in message ... Hi, Don't use plastic food bowels. One of my cats has got black crusty bits on the fur on her chin. I believe this is a sign of overactive sebaceous glands/cat acne. Can anyone confirm this? The only time I've come across cat acne before it was a lot more obvious than this, but cleared up in a week or so with daily cleaning and bathing with a very mild antibacterial soap - it was many years ago now though and I can't remember what soap I used. Has anyone got any recommendations? Thanks, Purplecat Regards, http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/feralfelines/ |
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Both of my cats had acne. I switched to stainless steel food and water
bowls. What got rid of the "dirt" was a warm, moist compress applied to the chin that dislodged the crud, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo formulated for animals. Do not use human acne pads or medication, or squeeze any blackheads. Goof luck! (NEMESIS1IM) wrote in message ... Hi, Don't use plastic food bowels. One of my cats has got black crusty bits on the fur on her chin. I believe this is a sign of overactive sebaceous glands/cat acne. Can anyone confirm this? The only time I've come across cat acne before it was a lot more obvious than this, but cleared up in a week or so with daily cleaning and bathing with a very mild antibacterial soap - it was many years ago now though and I can't remember what soap I used. Has anyone got any recommendations? Thanks, Purplecat Regards, http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/feralfelines/ |
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On Mon, 7 Jul 2003 11:32:09 +1000, "Purplecat"
wrote: Hi, One of my cats has got black crusty bits on the fur on her chin. I believe this is a sign of overactive sebaceous glands/cat acne. Can anyone confirm this? The only time I've come across cat acne before it was a lot more obvious than this, but cleared up in a week or so with daily cleaning and bathing with a very mild antibacterial soap - it was many years ago now though and I can't remember what soap I used. Has anyone got any recommendations? Thanks, Purplecat Here are recommendations I've received from my vet and a knowledgeable friend for my cat's acne. Use a triple antibiotic ointment to clear it up first. Then, to prevent return, wipe under the chin with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol (which the cat will hate, but it works better) or with hydrogen peroxide. HTH Ginger-lyn |
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On Mon, 7 Jul 2003 11:32:09 +1000, "Purplecat"
wrote: Hi, One of my cats has got black crusty bits on the fur on her chin. I believe this is a sign of overactive sebaceous glands/cat acne. Can anyone confirm this? The only time I've come across cat acne before it was a lot more obvious than this, but cleared up in a week or so with daily cleaning and bathing with a very mild antibacterial soap - it was many years ago now though and I can't remember what soap I used. Has anyone got any recommendations? Thanks, Purplecat Here are recommendations I've received from my vet and a knowledgeable friend for my cat's acne. Use a triple antibiotic ointment to clear it up first. Then, to prevent return, wipe under the chin with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol (which the cat will hate, but it works better) or with hydrogen peroxide. HTH Ginger-lyn |
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