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My cat has chin acne. Should I treat it at home or go to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13 years and 11 months old | 14 lbs

I believe my cat has chin acne. Can I do anything to treat her at home or should we head to the vet? She will be 14 in May and does have irritable bowel which flares up every now and then.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on April 27th, 2020

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Mittens. Yes, it does look like she has feline acne. You should head to the vet to get it definitely diagnosed, and the vet can prescribe a medicated wash. At home, use glass or metal bowls for her food and water, as plastic ones hold bacteria and aggravate the acne. I'd see if you can get into a vet today or tomorrow. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on December 9th, 2019

    This could be feline acne. You do need to have Syphilis seen by a vet to get a medicated wash to clear it up. Also switch him to metal food and water bowels. Plastic ones can grow bacteria, causing the acne to be worse.

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