If you are grooming your cat on a regular basis, you will probably become more observant in changes in his body.
But you do not need to be overly observant to notice feline acne on your cat's chin.
What is feline acne? It is exactly what you might think, which is pimples and blackheads on the chin of your cat.
Not all cats are good at grooming themselves, and some are just not good chin groomers.
However, any one of many things could be at the root of the problem: -Tiny parasites called demodex mites can live in the hair follicles.
This is fairly rare in cats, however.
-Ringworm, which is not a worm, but a fungus, and one that humans can catch.
-Contact dermatitis, which is a skin allergy.
Sometimes a plastic food dish brings this on.
-It could be an abscess.
-A food allergy could be the culprit.
-An inhalant allergy could be causing the acne.
Sometimes even a cat's own breathing can cause an allergic reaction on his skin.
To treat feline acne, you will need to take him to the veterinarian just to find out exactly what is causing the problem, and then get the correct treatment.
You can get prescription creams or pills.
The area on the chin that is affected needs to be kept and clean at the very least.
Do not try to squeeze the pimples, as this could lead to infection.
If you follow the advice of your veterinarian, and the problem shows no signs of improvement within a couple of weeks, then you might have to get a referral for a dermatology specialist.
The good news is that feline acne, like human acne, is more of an aesthetic problem and not a serious health concern.
As long as the area does not get infected, your cat will not be bothered by the blemishes.