Feline acne

Feline acne

Feline acne is a common problem seen in cats. In most cases symptoms are mild and pass unnoticed. More severe cases, however, may respond slowly to treatment and seriously detract from the appearance of the cat. Feline acne can affect cats of any age, sex or breed.

Sebaceous glands are mostly found in the skin of the chin, base of the tail, eyelids, lips, prepuce and scrotum. They are connected to the hair follicles. In acne, the follicles become clogged with black sebaceous material, forming comedones (also known as blackheads). These comedones become irritated, swollen and infected, leading to pustules. The cats may also experience itching and discomfort due to swelling and bacterial growth inside infected glands.

Causes

The main causes of feline acne include:

*Hyperactive sebaceous glands

*Poor grooming habits

*Food allergies

*Plastic food bowls (because it is hard to remove bacteria)

*Stress on the animal

External links

* [http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=felineacne Thorough veterinary information]
* [http://www.geocities.com/vyera/dyshidrosis/felineacne.html Possible cure for feline acne; home treatment]


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