chin pimples

**Miss Z** · 03-29-2006, 02:13 PM

Could they be wasp/bee stings? Or possibly insect bites? It could be something that he has an allergic reaction too. But I'm not sure. I think that the vet should check him out just to be sure what they are

**Lizzie** · 03-29-2006, 03:16 PM

Chin acne in cats is pretty common. I once had 7 cats down with it at the same time, although it is not contangious. At first we thought it was plastic food dishes and I switched to ceramic. Later the vet and I wondered if it was a new food which contained cheese and the kibbles were very oily. Mine were treated with oral antibiotics because the acne on some cats was severe and took about three weeks to clear up with both oral medication and twice-daily chin scubbing with a special vet soap. If your cat's chin doesn't have open pustules at this time, you may be able to effect a cure using the procedure Kuhio98 suggested.

**RedHedd** · 03-29-2006, 03:40 PM

Mishi is going through this right now. I'm going to try the warm washcloth tip. I have been putting Neosporin in it every day and that does seem to help too.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 03-30-2006, 01:41 AM

Yes, I've heard of it. It's called feline acne. My Sunny has a bad case of it right now and all of my cats eat out of stainless steel bowls. I wash them after every meal with hot water and antibacterial soap. Storm also has a mild case. I've been washing their chins with antibacterial soap and applying a hot compress to it. It keeps coming back though.

Pearl had a bad case a few weeks ago and she had 3 whiteheads on her lower lip. I applied a hot compress to it a few times and everything cleared up. Sunny has always had the black spec kind and his comes and goes. I think it might also be stress related because he stresses very easily. He's going to the vet this Saturday for his annual exam so I'm going to ask the vet what he recommends for his acne.

Here's a link about feline acne: feline acne.

**RedHedd** · 03-30-2006, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by krazyaboutkatz

Sunny has always had the black spec kind and his comes and goes. I think it might also be stress related because he stresses very easily. feline acne.

AHA! Thanks, KAK! Mishi is exhibiting the "black speck" kind - I'd never seen it before as my Goldie used to get little pink pimples kind. I wasn't sure WHAT he had, but figured it was kitty acne as it responded quickly to the usual treatment. I learn something new almost every day here on PT!

**george111** · 03-30-2006, 10:27 PM

thanks to all who have responsed to my question.

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**krazyaboutkatz** · 04-01-2006, 01:21 PM

I took Sunny to the vet today for his annual exam and asked the vet about his feline acne. He prescribed an ointment called Bactoderm. It's actually a dermatologic ointment for dogs but it can also be used on cats. He said that his cat had feline acne much worse than my Sunny's and that the Bactoderm cleared him up. I have to apply to the affected areas 2 times a day for 5 days. I'll let you know how it works.