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Dirty Chins
You may think that your cat has a dirty chin - little
black spots that look like acne. It IS acne. And it can
cause quite a bit of pain, so you should take steps to
get it cured as soon as possible. Though you might want
to check with your vet, who can provide you with some
medicine, you might want to try this first: Clean the
area with hydrogen peroxide (pour some on a clean white washcloth, and sponge off the chin). You'll probably need to do this twice a day for a week or so.
Next, take a look at the food dishes: how often do you
clean them? Are they plastic? Are they very deep? Cat
food dishes should be cleaned on a daily basis,
particularly if you are feeding canned food. Plastic
dishes may aggravate the acne, and deep food bowls
definitely will.
-- Unknown
Some cats is blind, And stone-deaf some, But ain't no cat Wuz ever dumb.
- Anthony Euwer
Is your cat on a canned food diet? Allow her 10-15 minutes to eat the canned food, then pick it up and feed a fresh serving at the next meal time. Left-over crumbs are unappealing to your cat and may spoil if left out at room temperature. Keep opened food containers tightly sealed and in the refrigerator. Warm to room temperature before offering the food to your cat.
