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What's the best protein for my cat's severe feline acne?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 9 lbs

Hi! I want to know what’s the best source of protein for cats with severe feline acne. I feed him a mix of wet and dry food, with boiled boneless chicken 3 days a week and rest with local fish (I don’t know what it’s called) Ocassinally shrimps. He hates eggs and I read that too much liver is bad. We do not find salmon, tune, sardines, deli meat. What do you suggest? Thank you very much in advance. Pet coach has been very helpful.

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 15th, 2017

Hello, any protein source should be fine for his acne. It may be more beneficial to wipe the area of acne daily with skin sensitive baby wipes. You can also try to use stainless steel food bowls if you are using plastic bowls. Hope this helps.

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