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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / December 2004Cortisone cream for Feline acne
On the advice of the group, I purchased some cortisone cream for my cats acne that has gotten rather bad. Any advice on how to use it? Same dose/frequency as humans? should i rub it in? will it be dangerous if she licks some off and ingests it? > On the advice of the group, I purchased some cortisone cream for my cats > acne that has gotten rather bad. Just curious, why would you go with the advice from the group vs picking up the phone and calling your vet? > Any advice on how to use it? Same dose/frequency as humans? should i rub > it > in? will it be dangerous if she licks some off and ingests it? In all of my years of having cats as companions, the use of a cortisone cream when it comes to feline acne, has never been suggested. Feline acne comes as the result of bacteria and this can be eliminated by washing the area with an antibacterial soap or hydrogen peroxide. Using stainless steel or ceramic bowls when it comes to feeding is most helpful. Provide a clean dish for each meal, as you do for yourself. >> On the advice of the group, I purchased some cortisone cream for my cats >> acne that has gotten rather bad. Google for diabetes feline steroids and you will find lots of evidence that cortisone can cause diabetes in cats. DO NOT USE IT. -mhd >>> On the advice of the group, I purchased some cortisone cream for my cats >>> acne that has gotten rather bad. > >Google for diabetes feline steroids and you will find lots of evidence >that cortisone can cause diabetes in cats. DO NOT USE IT. Used orally long-term, it may lead to diabetes. I highly doubt that using it topically for a couple of days could result in diabetes. My advice would be to make sure whatever sort of topical ointment you are using is labeled safe for pets. I bought an antisceptic cream at Petsmart, and it cleared up our cat's chin acne within a couple days. >>>> On the advice of the group, I purchased some cortisone cream for my cats >>>> acne that has gotten rather bad. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >pets. I bought an antisceptic cream at Petsmart, and it cleared up our cat's >chin acne within a couple days. Personal experience disagrees. I had a cat that passed on 4 years ago (not from diabetes) whose diabetes was turned on like a switch when a week long regimen of cortisone was applied to his stomach area (sores from excessive licking). He had one rebound but sadly it came back again. Our vet agreed that it may very well have been triggered by the steroid cream. Disagree with me, take chances with your cat whatever - your call. -mhd > > On the advice of the group, I purchased some cortisone cream for my cats > > acne that has gotten rather bad. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > stainless steel or ceramic bowls when it comes to feeding is most helpful. > Provide a clean dish for each meal, as you do for yourself. Can't stress enough the CLEAN dishes. Wipe off the cat's chin after each meal and you could try using Benzoyl Peroxide. Make sure if you try the Benzoyl Peroxide that it is only 2.5%. If this doesn't do it then make a vet appointment, the cat might need antibiotics. W I have never heard of using cortisone cream for feline acne. My vet suggested peroxide, but it didn't seem to help. I did a Web search and found some folks suggested Sensitive Skin Stridex pads (for human acne). They worked great for my kitty. Make sure to get the sensitive skin version; the others contain alcohol and may be too harsh. Rene I have of course been using clean ceramic bowls as well as cleaning her face with hydrogen peroxide and it wasnt helping at all. I have seen many places on the internet saying using cortisone cream works well and fast, and i have used it one day , and the zits are almost gone already. >I have of course been using clean ceramic bowls as well as cleaning her >face [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > have > used it one day , and the zits are almost gone already. Interesting. Do post the links to the sites. > >I have of course been using clean ceramic bowls as well as cleaning her > >face [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Interesting. Do post the links to the sites. http://lagunahillsanimalhospital.com/Pet_Care_Library/Acne_in_Cats/acne_in_cats.html http://www.vetinfo.com/cacne.html after one page quick google search. i dont have time to scour the internet to fulfill your desire for an argument. the shots are often recommended, but as has been noted, they can be harsh and risky. the cream is different, very mild, and incredibly effective. less then 3 days and my cats (once very bad) acne is almost completely gone. lighten up and stop looking for fights with people who chose different paths then you. >> >I have of course been using clean ceramic bowls as well as cleaning her >> >face [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > http://www.vetinfo.com/cacne.html Thanks a bunch! :c) > after one page quick google search. i dont have time to scour the internet > to fulfill your desire for an argument. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > paths > then you. Light up and stop looking for fights? Beats the heck out of me how you came to that determination. I hadn't found any sites that related to cortisone use with regards to feline acne, so I was simply asking. SHEESH!! Judy |
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