My cat's chin has a white, pussing bump. Is it feline acne or a cyst?

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My cat has something that looks like a white head on her chin. It bleeds a little and pusses. It's very small. Does this sound like a cyst? And can I use a warm compress and alcohol to treat it? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 15 years and 6 months old | 9 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Cats more commonly get infected hair follicles or glands on their chin that we call Feline Acne rather than cysts. Yes, you can apply a warm compress to the area, but I would not recommend alcohol. We sometimes need to use a topical medication or even systemic antibiotics to resolve Feline Acne, so I would have your veterinarian examine Ema if the bump does not resolve with a warm compress. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat's chin has a white, pussing bump. Is it feline acne or a cyst?

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