My cat has bite wounds under mouth, what works best for this condition

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My two cats played a bit rough and my female has some bite wounds under her mouth, this area is red and she cleans t and it looks pink then the scabs come back, this has been occurring for about 10 days, Is there something I can put there to help her heal. There is no swelling or discharge at all.
 

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Sounds more like feline acne.  Do you use plastic bowls?  If so, switch to stainless steel or ceramic and see if that helps.  Try cleaning them with Stridex pads or Hibiclens (found in the pharmacy section).  If you're using ceramic or stainless dishes, wash them daily to remove bacteria build up.  Also, switch to ceramic or stainless water bowls.
 
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Thank you , I never thought of that,  but I could see that as being a problem.  I use stainless pans and water bowls but they are all cleaned several times a day.  But still the acne could very much be the problem
 

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I have a cat who breaks out like that when she's stressed. You might consider that as well, especially if your home is busy or there's been a recent change in schedule, routine, or new/different people in the house.
 
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That could be possible, she has become more attached to my wife and no longer spends time with others, but I am not sure how to turn her around on that sort of issue

thank you for the insight
 
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