My cat keeps getting pimple-like spots on his chin. What is it?

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Hi, my cat has been getting little blemishes on his chin. It’s just one at a time, they don’t get worse than this, and go away, but I’m concerned. This is the 3rd time he’s gotten one: one was months ago, then one about 3 weeks ago and it looks like he’s developing one again right now. I’ve been diligently keeping his bowls clean, and he’s a healthy guy in every other way. I’m concerned. It’s hard to tell but it looks almost like a pimple but no whitehead that I’ve noticed. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 years and 8 months old | 14 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Poor Gaston! Feline acne is pretty common, and it sounds like you're already taking all the steps to help minimize it. That said, if this new blemish is different from previous ones, bothersome to Gaston, or growing in size/hot to the touch, it's a good idea to have it checked out by your vet to make sure it's not something else such as an abscess (infection under the skin) or cyst. Otherwise, keeping the area clean and dry and monitoring the spot for any changes can help keep it from becoming more irritated.

My cat keeps getting pimple-like spots on his chin. What is it?

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