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Cat Forum / General Topics / October 2005Cat pimples?
As dumb as the titls sounds, that's what I seem to be finding on my cats skin. Small protusions have appeared on his skin. One is on his chest and the other on his chin. They stick out approx 1/8 of an inch and if you touch them, they seem to open and get wet. Any idea what this might be? Hmmm....that is odd. My cat got black heads on her chin from bacteria in her plastic food and water dishes. The vet had me use stridex (sensitive skin kind) and antibiotic ointment for that. I also switched to ceramic bowls. But actual pimples? That may be a more severe case. Definitely check with your vet. I can see it being a more severe case than black heads and actually being pimples on the cat's chin, but I'm not so sure about the chest. If they're bursting open, there is always a chance of infection. Call the vet. Pimples may not actually be that odd since they can get blackheads....but ask the vet:) Beth > As dumb as the titls sounds, that's what I seem to be finding on my > cats skin. Small protusions have appeared on his skin. One is on his > chest and the other on his chin. They stick out approx 1/8 of an inch > and if you touch them, they seem to open and get wet. Any idea what > this might be? my cat got actual pimples on her chin, they were from using plastic food bowls I'm not sure if using the word "pimple" is correct. It was the first word that came to my head. These "protusions" are almost like a thick hair, or a thin wire, if that helps. I only found 2 but he has long fur and no doubt has more. Needless to say he is not the best patient. LOL take your cat to the vet and have them look at if it you are concerned > I'm not sure if using the word "pimple" is correct. It was the first > word that came to my head. These "protusions" are almost like a thick > hair, or a thin wire, if that helps. I only found 2 but he has long fur > and no doubt has more. Needless to say he is not the best patient. LOL Yeah, that sounds like my cat's acne on her chin. I took her to the vet and he confirmed it, for free. Just take your little one in to check and then it's as simple and using ceramic or stainless steel bowls and using stridex pads and antibiotic ointment for a week or so to get rid of it. My cat hasn't had it since. Beth > As dumb as the titls sounds, that's what I seem to be finding on my > cats skin. Small protusions have appeared on his skin. One is on his > chest and the other on his chin. They stick out approx 1/8 of an inch > and if you touch them, they seem to open and get wet. Any idea what > this might be? What type of plates/bowls do you use for food and water? If they are plastic, that could be the culprit. Many cats develop chin acne from plastic eating containers. Change to ceramic or stainless steel, and clean them often. It's also a good idea to use containers that are wide enough so the cat's whiskers do not have to touch the sides (for your cat's comfort, not related to acne). MaryL > As dumb as the titls sounds, that's what I seem to be finding on my > cats skin. Small protusions have appeared on his skin. One is on his > chest and the other on his chin. They stick out approx 1/8 of an inch > and if you touch them, they seem to open and get wet. Any idea what > this might be? could be a scratch from another cat; a puncture that is (slightly) infected....normal; try squeezing it like a pimple. If it goes on for awhile consider the vet. Pat |
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