Cammy has feline acne

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I was looking at my Revival Animal Health catalog and they had this small section on feline acne. I remembered noticing some small black specks on Cammy's chin (they looked like flea eggs, but they definitely weren't), the section describe what she has perfectly. I decided to give it a few days, because it didn't seem to bother her at all. Then I read that section about feline acne. I used Jon's electric razor and shaved under her chin like I read on a website to do and clean it with peroxide. Is this some I can treat myself or should I get her straight to the vet?
 
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Originally Posted by kscatlady

I was looking at my Revival Animal Health catalog and they had this small section on feline acne. I remembered noticing some small black specks on Cammy's chin (they looked like flea eggs, but they definitely weren't), the section describe what she has perfectly. I decided to give it a few days, because it didn't seem to bother her at all. Then I read that section about feline acne. I used Jon's electric razor and shaved under her chin like I read on a website to do and clean it with peroxide. Is this some I can treat myself or should I get her straight to the vet?
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IF it is feline acne you should be able to treat it at home. Just keep it clean and make sure she is eating out of clean bowls all the time.
 
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You should be able to treat this at home. Please dilute the peroxide before using it though. Peroxide will destroy healthy tissue as well as dead tissue. Clean the area a couple times a day. Change your bowls to glass or stainless steel and wash between each feeding. I bought about a dozen of them at the dollar store and they are put in the dishwasher after each feeding. Also if you are using a plastic place mat, toss it out.
 
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Okay, she doesn't have a plastic mat, and her bowls are stainless steel, so I guess the problem is I need to wash them every day? Is that what caused it?
 
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Sorry to hear about this. We have been down this road as well. Let me tell you that our vet suggested using the stridex acne wipes and I did that for a week or two. The main problem was the bowl that I was using plastic and aluminmum. I have switched to glass only bowls and not one of my five cats has had any problems since. That is they fix to it all. :O)
 
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Originally Posted by kscatlady

Okay, she doesn't have a plastic mat, and her bowls are stainless steel, so I guess the problem is I need to wash them every day? Is that what caused it?
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I cannot say that is what caused it but I can say it wouldn't have helped it. I don't want to eat on the same plate that hasn't been washed between meals - the bacteria would be insane.

I would certainly recommend washing the dish before each meal/fill up. It takes but a minute and avoids the possibility of acne.
 
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