My cat's chin has black bumps. Is it acne and how can I treat it?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9.9 lbs
What is this on my cat's chin? My cat has always had these black bumps on her chin but they got worse this summer. Her vet told me its acne and to clean with antiseptic solution everyday but I don't see an improvement. She got a flea treatment 2 weeks ago in case they were due to flea bites. She eats from an aluminum bowl. I can't afford taking her to the vet again so soon.
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Published on September 29th, 2019
Hello there, I agree with your vet that Eve likely has feline chin acne. It can be frustrating to manage. You can try a different type of bowl, washing it more frequently, and using stridex pads on her chin. Here is a link: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/chin-acne-in-cats I hope this helps! Thanks for using PetCoach!
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Published on July 8th, 2017
Sounds like you've done your homework and are doing a great job trying to control Jack's acne! You're doing exactly right by using ceramic bowls and washing them well. If that doesn't take care of the problem, Jack could be having a reaction to almost anything, so that can get challenging. While most cats do fine with ceramic, you could try switching him to glass or metal bowls - some cats do better with one substance over another. It's possible that his acne has gotten infected (difficult to tell from the photo) so it's worth having a vet take a look at him in case he needs a round of antibiotics, or medicated wipes to clean his chin. And if he continues to have symptoms, your vet can discuss a trial of allergy meds such as steroids to see if that controls the acne. I hope this helps!
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Published on May 1st, 2020
It's likely feline acne cause by bacterial overgrowth. The most common culprit is plastic water and feeding bowls. I would recommend switching to stainless steel and increase the frequency of cleaning the bowls. This may make a big difference.
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Published on October 9th, 2017
Hello, that does look suspicious for feline acne. Although, other skin infections can should still be consider. That can also be an area of skin infection or ring worm. If if continues to spread, or if Bo develops itchiness or discharge from the area, then you should have it evaluated soon. Best of luck and hope this helps.
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Published on March 18th, 2020
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Silk. Feline acne typically refers to an infection of the hair follicles on the chin. It is difficult to say if this is the case without seeing a picture. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. If she has acne, she will likely require treatment. Sometimes medicated wipes are used on the chin and other times oral antibiotics are necessary. It is generally not a condition that is spread to people. However, her veterinarian can tell you for sure after examining her. I hope this information helps!
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