could cloud have an allergy?

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i noticed that cloud has some black stuff under his chin when i went to scrape it because i thought it was dirt it turned out to be scabs of some sort does any one have any clue if this could be an allergy or something else
 

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possibly kitty acne... what kind of food/water dishes do you use? ceramic, plastic, stainless...
 
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i use a glass custard cup for his food and a plastic double sided dish for water
 

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Originally Posted by the godess bast

i use a glass custard cup for his food and a plastic double sided dish for water
well, it could be the plastic water dish... plastic is known for exacerbating acne-prone cats.
 

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Originally Posted by the godess bast

if it is acne how do i go about treating it
1st, change to a non-plastic water bowl - i hear stainless is good, as is glass.
2nd - this link has some treatment suggestions: acne in felines
 
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