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Although it is curious to us, cats can also get pimples, but the truth is that the feline acne It's very common; however, it goes unnoticed in most cases, except when it is severe.
But how do I know that my cat has acne? And, most importantly, how is it treated?
What is acne?
Acne esa skin condition characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous granules that cause pimples and pimples to appear anywhere on the body, but especially in the face. But what are the sebaceous glands? Well, to better understand what acne is, let's first know what they are and what function these glands have.
The cat has sebaceous and sweat glands throughout its body. The former are associated with hair follicles (hair) and produce a secretion called sebum. Thanks to the sebum, the hair is waterproof and the skin remains in good health. But there is a problem: the feline is an animal that needs to produce and transmit its pheromones to let other animals know that it is the owner of that territory, so what it does is rub its chin where it thinks it should .
Causes of feline acne
Little is known yet about the causes of feline acne, but excess activity of the sebaceous glands causes the appearance of pimples (blackheads) due to plugging of the follicles, which can worsen to inflammation (folliculitis).
In even more serious cases, lesions with pus (papules and pustules) appear.
Transmission
The treatment will consist of apply a cream regularly. If the case is severe, you may need antibiotics and / or corticosteroids orally or injected for life.
If you see that your cat is upset or scratches his chin frequently, it is very possible that he has acne. Do not hesitate to take him to the vet so that he recovers as soon as possible.