Cat Acne

What is Cat Acne? Cat, or feline acne is the presence of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, pustules, zits etcetera around your cat's chin.

We all know how concerned cats are about keeping themselves clean. We also know how important regular grooming sessions are when we share our home with a cat.

Tiny particles of food left under the chin may be a cause of skin inflammation.

In most instances a cat will wash herself very well after eating but, the area under the chin is not the easiest place to keep clean.

If you notice food particles sticking to your cats chin, you may want to gently wipe these off with a soft, clean damp cloth. Any change in your cat's grooming habits, not giving herself the attention she once did, may be a cause for concern and your veterinarian may need to be consulted.

Plastic feeding bowls can sometimes be the source of the problem of cat acne. Plastic cat dishes are inexpensive and convenient, but plastic can become porous, particularly as it ages, and harbor bacteria.

Metal, ceramic or (unbreakable) glass dishes are easier to keep clean. Also some cats are allergic to the colored dyes used in the manufacture of plastic feeding bowls. Regardless of the material they are made from, all feeding bowls and dishes should be washed daily.

Is your cat's food bowl too deep? A shallow bowl may mean that your cat does not have to stick her or his face so far into the food.

Territorial marking behavior is believed by many experts to be a cause of feline acne. This is when you observe your cat rubbing his or her face, or base of their tail, against objects, furniture etcetera, to mark them out as their own by leaving their scent on the objects.

This is the same face rubbing your cat performs on you when you give her a cuddle, she is marking you as her own. It is believed that if the sebaceous glands of a cat's face become over active it could trigger a bout of cat acne, blackheads, papules or pustules.

Another possible cause of a cat's chin acne is an allergic reaction to something ( food, fabric material, an item of furniture, etc.) that the cat frequently comes into contact with. If you can discover the cause of the allergic reaction you can solve the problem.

A cat with a severe state of acne. A veterinarian should be consulted.

Changed your cat's diet? There is a small possibility that your pet's acne could be due to a change in the food that you serve up to her.

This change need not have been recent, some allergies take time to develop and it's possible that your cat may have been consuming the problem food for a while without any noticeable ill effects.

Sometimes pet food manufacturers change their recipe without advertising the change, a brand of cat food that was once fine for your pet may now be causing her skin problems. Food that is meant for humans should not be fed to cats, it can cause many cat skin problems, including cat acne.

It is thought that stress can be a contributing factor in the development of acne in cats. Cats get stressed for lots of reasons, usually to do with change, and the stress can show itself in many health related ways. If something in your cat's life has changed, try changing it back (not always possible.) By getting rid of the stress you may see an improvement in your cat's health.

Outbreaks of cat acne are usually fairly mild, a few blackheads, red bumps or blocked pores. If you discover anything more than a mild outbreak it would be best that your veterinarian is consulted. As there are several conditions with similar symptoms, ringworm being one, your veterinarian will be able to confirm whether or not your cat has acne.

Mild case of feline acne have been treated by washing with antibiotic soap or hydrogen peroxide. Never treat cat skin problems with products designed for humans.

• Food particles left under the chin should be wiped away.


• Plastic feeding bowls should be avoided.


• Is your cat neglecting her grooming?


• Has your cat's diet changed?


• Is an allergic reaction the cause of your cat's acne?


• Is there anything that is causing your cat to be stressed?


• Is your cat's skin condition truly mild or should your vet be consulted?

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