Cat Acne - Pyoben gel

I took my cat into the vet as she had some irritation under her chin.  The vet said she had cat acne and gave me some pyoben gel which has benzoyl peroxide in it.  I have put in on a few times.  My cat now runs anytime she sees me as she thinks I am going to put this on.   She also had a recent ear infection and she hated the drops but did not run and hide from me.  Does this Pyoben gel burn?  

I  have a cat who is prone to acne. However, I never took her to the vet for it, instead taking other steps to prevent it, so I don't know about the gel your vet gave you. If you're worried about using it, do the best you can following the advice of your vet, and call them first thing when they open next. 

For me, I changed everything my cat eats/drinks out of to either stainless steal or ceramic. Plastic is porous, and therefore bacteria stays on it, even after it's cleaned. For my cat, this was the cause of her acne. Switching to non-plastic has made it go away. 

If it's infected and the wound is open, it probably stings. Humans who deal or have dealt with acne can vouch that active ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid burn when applied on open and broken skin. The primary goal is to keep the area clean so that bacteria can't flourish and break open like that. I always suggest for open or broken skin that you clean the area gently with something that doesn't sting - plain water, or diluted hydrogen peroxide. Clean the area at least twice a day, so if you meal feed, be sure to wipe after every meal she eats so any leftover food or residue isn't sitting on her skin. Once the skin has healed, then I would suggest using acne gels and wipes. If the product has a smell, that's also a great reason to run. Acne medication reeks.

If you haven't done so already, @wolflover326 has suggested some good tips for the common reason of feline acne: porous surfaces and infrequent washing.

wolflover326 said:

I  have a cat who is prone to acne. However, I never took her to the vet for it, instead taking other steps to prevent it, so I don't know about the gel your vet gave you. If you're worried about using it, do the best you can following the advice of your vet, and call them first thing when they open next. 

For me, I changed everything my cat eats/drinks out of to either stainless steal or ceramic. Plastic is porous, and therefore bacteria stays on it, even after it's cleaned. For my cat, this was the cause of her acne. Switching to non-plastic has made it go away. 

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my cat Baby had acne a few years ago. She had so many black dots under her chin and a few around the mouth. One day i tried to squeeze one and realized it was probably acne. I had never heard of it in cats before. I took her to the vet and he told me exactly what you said--switch to non-plastic. I was definitely guilty of feeding her in a cheap plastic bowl. He told me cleaning her mouth area and under her chin twice a day with warm towel was enough. I did just that and switched all her dishes to ceramic. That was the end of it all. She's never had acne again. Ever.

I don't use plastic at all.  I use glass bowls/plates and they are cleaned and sanitized in the dishwasher.  I should have mentioned that my cat recently had a yeast ear infection.  I wonder if it is all related.  If perhaps there is some immune deficiency issue or perhaps a food allergy.  I have tried to change her food to see if that is part of the problem but she is very picky.  My other cat who is on a raw food diet is the picture of health.  

The vet said that we could try a long acting antibiotic shot.   I am not sure if this is what I should do or not.   My poor little princess....

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I don't use plastic at all.  I use glass bowls/plates and they are cleaned and sanitized in the dishwasher.  I should have mentioned that my cat recently had a yeast ear infection.  I wonder if it is all related.  If perhaps there is some immune deficiency issue or perhaps a food allergy.  I have tried to change her food to see if that is part of the problem but she is very picky.  My other cat who is on a raw food diet is the picture of health.  

The vet said that we could try a long acting antibiotic shot.   I am not sure if this is what I should do or not.   My poor little princess....

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was a skin scraping done? 

Skin scrapings  may be performed to rule out other causes of similar lesions such as demodicosis,Malassezia  (yeast) infections, allergies, ringworm, and a condition called eosinophilic granuloma complex. A skin biopsy  may also be performed to rule out these conditions. A culture and sensitivitymay be performed if a secondary bacterial infection is suspected.

2AZWildcats said:

I don't use plastic at all.  I use glass bowls/plates and they are cleaned and sanitized in the dishwasher.  I should have mentioned that my cat recently had a yeast ear infection.  I wonder if it is all related.  If perhaps there is some immune deficiency issue or perhaps a food allergy.  I have tried to change her food to see if that is part of the problem but she is very picky.  My other cat who is on a raw food diet is the picture of health.  

The vet said that we could try a long acting antibiotic shot.   I am not sure if this is what I should do or not.   My poor little princess....

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Whatever shot your vet recommends, make sure you do your research before you let him/her inject your cat. It's good to be in the know. I'm not crazy about convenia, which is for skin infections but some vets like to use it for other issues also. Cats that have other underlying medical issues are at a particular risk for developing complications. One of my cats had toxoplasmosis. He was clinical for it. The vet couldn't figure out what was wrong with him. I know, she was really slow. She kept repeating comprehensive and cbs blood tests. Of course the tests were abnormal. My poor baby had a fever of 105 and he was suffering She put him on three different antibiotics and when nothing worked she gave him a shot of convenia! He was totally knocked out, sleeping all the time and not eating at all. I'm not saying that's going to happen to your cat, but just be aware. It's active for two weeks but stays in the system for about 65 days.

Btw, my cat is ok now. I took him to the humane society of NY.

Hope your kitty is doing better now. When you mentioned the vet said long acting antibiotic injection I thought of Conveina.  Say no to Conveina always. Lots of side effects, stays in cat system long time.  If fact I have "No Coveina" written on my cats chart at the vet.