Question:
My cat, who is approximately 14 years old, has a small black patch under her chin. A long time ago, when I had another cat with the same situation, I asked a former certified veterinary technician about it and I think she called it acne. It was treated with something, but I don't remember what, exactly.Can you help me? What treatment will it need, or should I just leave it alone?.
J.S., Niangua, Mo Jul 31, 2005
Answer:
Your cat is suffering from a condition called feline acne, which can become a source of irritation for affected cats and can be quite disfiguring.There are various glands (including scent glands) in a cat's skin that can become hyperactive, inflamed and blocked.Treatment with an ointment containing antibiotic and cortisone, applied 3 to 4 times a day for 7 to 10 days, will clear the problem up. But it may well recur. Alternative treatment with essential oils (under veterinary supervision) such as neem, frankincense and myrrh may also help.
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