HD Cleaning Cute Cat's Acne: Mucan! (DON'T DO THIS)

[@lizion5926]

That is a very tolerant cat. If I tried doing that to Greavsie I would need reconstructive surgery on my arm and probably a blood transfusion.

[@lethiapage4767]

😂😂😂

[@eyowcat]

OMG YOUR COMMENT HAS MADE OUR DAY! ♥️♥️🤣🤣🤣

[@taracitti9113]

Yeah mine too. My hand would’ve looked like hamburger meat. Mine doesn’t even like his claws clipped. I take him to a groomer to do it. It takes two people to do it. One to wrap him in a towel and hold him down ( he weighs 17 pounds and it’s mostly muscle) and the other to do the trimming. They say it’s like giving Hannibal Lecter a mani pedi.

[@lizion5926]

Tara Citti . Haha. Greavsie is a bit of a chunk too. When Greavsie needs his booster injections the vet comes to our house. They come in twos cos Greavsie has a bit of a reputation!! No joking. 🤣 Last time they brought a big towel to wrap him in so they could inject him. Well he took one look at this towel and freaked out poor boy. I had to pin him to the carpet so they could do it. He sulked for the rest of the day 🤣

[@nikkic0509]

Yeah me too! My cat would freak out!

[@thewaywardkender2608]

We switched from plastic bowls to glass ones and our cats chin acne almost completely disappeared. They maybe get a blackhead or two every few months now.

[@rayneb2762]

Probably because plastic holds more bacteria, no matter how much you wash it it’s still there. Glass is more hygienic

[@angelafisher5726]

We have 5 cats.... we switched to a feeder that they have to pull the food out and did awsy with bowls all together.... even their water bowls.... we bought them a fountain... any soft food is given on paper plates. We havent had problems since in any of them. And their weight has gotten better and they dont waste the food like they used to.... (they would only eat what was fresh but always wanted the bowls full) just happier kitties all around now.

[@carolcrombie6727]

I did the same and it's made a huge difference though Peanut would have my hands shredded if I tried to shave him!

[@janarowntree6679]

Same with ours, the plastic really irritated their skin. We use metal or glass only now and it’s all cleared up!

[@andrewscrazy]

Awwww Peanut is such a cute name! 😸 what color is he?

[@nowaybecky5023]

Soft bristle baby brush, a few drops of pre surgical soap that contains chlorhexidene in it (can typically be purchased at any drug store) onto the brush, wet it with warm water, then apply in circular motions to your cats chin. Wipe away residue and left over suds with a damp towel. Kitty chin acne... gone. You’re welcome! PS: shaving will make it worse. More itchy (due to hair regrowth and skin irritation from the trimmers) which will lead to more scratching which leads to more sores. Cat owners know that cats hate e-collars... help avoid them by not shaving their hair where they aren’t normally shaved.

[@eyowcat]

Aww THANK YOU VERY MUCH! LOVE YOU♥️♥️

[@nowaybecky5023]

@@eyowcat I sincerely hope you try it! I think you will find that your patient kitty will enjoy it. Spa Day!! Hahahaha

[@HelenBlazes]

OMG. Simple but brilliant. Can’t believe I never thought of it. Game changer for my cat patients. Thank you!

[@nowaybecky5023]

@@HelenBlazes My flame point was very intolerant of needing his acne treated, but loved being brushed. When I started using this method... BOOM... game changer indeed. He went from hating his “treatment” to purring and loving it. So I am always happy to share what I’ve tried in hopes it helps other afflicted kitties.

[@ycaceres3357]

Sounds rational..thanks

[@lovelightjustice]

My Vet told me it's cat blackheads. They don't turn into acne as we know it. My method is a flea comb, the blackheads are dry and comb out easily. Vet said to use Stridex acne medication wipes. I wipe their little chins about every 2 weeks. Plastic bowls seem to accelerate the problem. I noticed a big difference just changing the water bowls to glass. Much Love to all the kitties 🐱 of yours. I have 4 of my own 😻.

[@pseudohumor695]

Tey Tree -- all food should be fed on a flat plate.. Never in a bowl, whether plastic or glass.. Water in a glass bowl.. That is an exceptional cat who allows you to clip the fur around his mouth.. However, it is best not to traumatize the infected area any more then necessary.. Shaving the fur is not necessary.. You push that infection(pimple) upward and inward and you will have a major problem..

[@eyowcat]

AWW THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR LOVE♥️♥️♥️

[@kerriemorton9421]

I'm so glad I read the comments. I'm using ceramic bowls and my cat still seems to have a bit of chin "crust"

[@I_pirated_premium]

I have 4 too!

[@willbedford8381]

My kitties do turn into whiteheads. He's very good about letting me get the big ones cuz he knows I'll helping and it will hurt less. Then we scrub with a warm wet towel morning and night sometimes with a little peroxide

[@barbaramotapinto267]

It's not recommended to shave of the fur, especially because the cat has small whiskers on his chin as well that help with depth perception, hunting, playing and balance. Also, it's not good to squeeze out the acne or scrape the crust off. Just rub the ointment and keep the dishes clean and fresh water daily.

[@金カトゥラ]

I’m glad they tried a solution and shared but I’m really glad you told them I never knew that

[@mikimclean3159]

I agree no need for that I would say the shaving and regrowth of the hair would probably cause build up of these black heads making the bigger every time you do it ,

[@shendisackett]

I had a cat years ago that would get the occasional blackhead I would gently squeeze it out and wash her face with warm salt water, the vet nurse favourite and she was fine, they stop as they get older.

[@s4dw0rm]

It looked like at some point they cut some of the whiskers shorter and I also think they don't care for this cats well being cause all their content is this cat having black heads so their gonna wanna keep making these videos I've gotten recommended videos from this account multiple times all about this cat having black heads and they just do harsh things to removed them and once it's back they make another video

[@s4dw0rm]

I've come to the conclusion that it's not the same account so there's multiple accounts doing harsh things to cats to remove something that could be easily prevented but they don't prevent it to keep making content about this

[@Thedeepesttruth]

Seems I am not the only one who thinks this “acne” might be sores caused from the type food and water dishes the cat uses. Glass and stainless steel are the best for animals to use. Plastic can cause many various issues let alone the chin skin sores from constant rubbing and friction. Edited as of 12/15/22- I’m happy to see everyone loves their feline family members so much, that you all liked and commented this video and my post. I agree with a lot of comments made about general cleanliness being important after eating and that anything can cause chin skin issues. Could be the cats super sensitive, or has allergies, or is going through puberty and like we all do at that time get spots! Lol In general if a cat has no one or another feline to help groom them, and they eat wet food and have their damp chin rubbing on a hard surface? I find that is enough to cause skin problems. Think about it, they are basically rubbing and pushing wet contaminates into their skin, so of course it could cause a problem. So I definitely agree that cleaning their chin properly after eating or having another cat that grooms them will help. And that certain material is better for food and water dishes! But sometimes it’s a medical issue we can’t fix, hence a vet appointment. Thanks for all the feed back!!

[@kerriemorton9421]

I'm wondering if ceramic bowls are ok to use. I've tried several different types. I'm still noticing small "crusty" spots on my cats chin.

[@fayeyupanogmail]

Read somewhere that some cats are allergic to metal and some could get catne from it too. Maybe glass is indeed the safest for the most sensitive of kitty skins

[@I_pirated_premium]

I switched and it didn't really help sadly

[@bethpemberton7980]

Do they have a grooming partner? Cats can't lick their chin and rely on others to do it. It may be you...

[@susanb5372]

True!!!

[@Kellykittymom]

Yes, plastic bowls are bad. They carry/ hold bacteria. Switch to porcelain, stainless steel, or glass. Also wash them after each meal. It also seems to be a ginger cat thing. Neither of my black cats had this. I think their shin is more sensitive, just like red headed people. Also, once I switched bowls, I even had to take up the plastic place mat. ( BPA fumes, can also cause this). I think you could have done that w/ o shaving poor kitties chin. I'm sure that was painful w/ the acne. Just a warm compress first to soften the skin, if doing extractions, then yes, definitely the antibacterial solution. Either peroxide or alcohol is safe, or your vet will have some pads for this.

[@folonrng]

you sound knowledgeable

[@JelitaAndini]

Did liquid hand sanitizer can also as a replace to antibacterial like in the video? I mean I wanna treat my cats by myself, so I don’t have to go to the vet for the anti bacterial liquid

[@JelitaAndini]

Also I have alcohol wipes 70% in my med kit. Can I use that too?

[@yuekaizawa]

@@JelitaAndini I wouldn’t use hand sanitizer or the alcohol wipes just to be on the safe side

[@rebekahandress1368]

@@JelitaAndini I’m not a vet and I’m not the most Educated on this but try witch hazel or diluted tea tree oil

[@kumichozz]

Good god, that’s a very tolerant kitty. My cat would maul me.

[@TheDepreed]

This is nuts I’ve had cats all my life, never knew this sort of thing could happen

[@cattycorner8]

me either, I never heard of such a thing.

[@Ts-kc5ie]

I think it depends on the breed or skin type, most cats don't but ofc theres gonna be some who do

[@Due152]

My tomcat has this time after time, but this is no acne. He just scratches himself to much.

[@rebeccameyer6612]

My one gets it all the time, but my other doesn't. Depends on the cat

[@ohrabbits]

I've had several cats that got it. I was really surprised the first time I saw it.

[@sillyguy94]

(To people in comments) Remember to bring up issues like this during vet checkups. It’s normally not too big of a deal but can be a sign of some other issues. Always good to get a professional opinion, since not every cat will have the same problems or solutions

[@cccchip04]

Yes and if left untreated can lead to other infections

[@Vz9z9]

Omg, do not shave the acne off, sometimes it’s pretty deep scabs and could be painful. Just soften them up and let them fall out naturally.

[@suemckechnie7913]

Had constant issue with both of my cats who are litter mates. I tried changing dishes regularly, using only glass. Tried swabs and cat friendly topical cleansers but nothing was helping. Then I came across a comment online somewhere that suggested the issue may be an allergy to beef. Since eliminating beef 6 years ago neither cat has had a blackhead.

[@dannikricfalusi1338]

What a well-behaved baby!!❤️

[@Laera11]

I've gone through cat acne. Its dishes. All dishes need to be washed every feed. If you use plastic ones.. replace them every year at least. I personally have gotten to the point of buying paper plates. I throw them away every use.

[@eyowcat]

THANKS DEAR♥️

[@karen_3]

Why paper plates? That’s such a waste. Get a glass bowl. Easy to clean and from what I read and heard, actually helps in preventing cat acne and stuff. So go with a glass bowl or stainless steel

[@michellesimien3437]

Yeah. Hygiene is important, even for animals. I see a lot of people letting their cats eat out of bowls with YEARS of caked food, saliva, and God knows what else 😳 😳 😳 The bacteria from the meat is problematic, in and of itself. Add bacteria fecal matter (from grooming), and 10 years of gestation to the mix and you have a recipe for problems.

[@eqfs9455]

Yeah, don’t do this. Use a few cotton wool pads soaked in warm water to gently melt the black off without pulling out hair or further irritation. Then follow up with vet approved antibacterial if they suggest it. And of course, switch to metal of glass bowls. Beautiful cat though.

[@fmskei9]

She's so calm, in my case I've to wait until mine is asleep before I can trim his paw fur. I can't imagine trimming his chin 😭. Finnian has this problem too in the past, I've tried many things from changing the bowls to using a toner that's safe for cats. It disappeared not long ago, I don't know what gives. Anyway, I hope she's all well now 🤗

[@patrickloiselle3767]

My advice is to get a smaller clipper. My cat had the same issue. Your clipper would be fine for bigger areas, but it's tougher to control where you cut and how much you cut with something this big. Since you cannot always see the bumps under the skin, etc, it's safer that way so you do not hurt them/cut something open by accident and cause infection.

[@eyowcat]

Thank you very much for your advice! Appreciate it ♥️

[@patrickloiselle3767]

@@eyowcat Pleasure. My cat gets the black specs, but he also gets cysts and whiteheads (which are like pointy hard grains of rice). I've tried a few from Amazon and most of them are cheap-ish and some teeth broke or the battery sucked. I can show you the one that I got a few months ago and love if you'd like. It has a blue light on it and I didn't think that would be very important since I'm doing this close to the sun/during the day, but it's been SO helpful. I don't want to post it without asking, as I do not want you to think that I'm trying to sell you something.

[@TL-um3xm]

Grab yourself some bikini area clippers. Work so much better and get a closer clip.

[@patrickloiselle3767]

@@TL-um3xm Those can work but you have to be careful. They tend to cut more than a chin/small area clipper. You need to consider your cat's acne too. If your cat only has black specs and blackheads, I think your idea would work pretty darn well! My cat has blackheads, whiteheads and cysts. If I nick a cyst, I'm in for one hell of an infection and a vet bill most of the time. If your bikini area clipper works by allowing you to not get to the skin right away and to remove a bit and then a bit more, it'll work. There are cats that have red pustules that are bleeding. I think those may be even more fragile than cysts. Thankfully, my kitty doesn't have that. Since my cat has it fairly bad, the vet Rx'ed a benzoyl peroxide shampoo to leave on for 5 mins and a corticosteroid (please people, do not use your own corticosteroids on your cats, they are likely way too strong- saying that in general T L- not to you). It sucks but you have to keep at it as you would/did with your own acne. My cat is 90% clearer, but he still gets breakouts and he's 17. They say not to pop, but I pop his whiteheads and his blackheads. The blackheads become a bigger problem if I don't remove them and the whiteheads are hard like a grain of rice and he will rub his chin on something and pierce it... then, he has like a hard grain of rice sticking through his chin halfway in/halfway out. If he rubs his chin on a carpet, etc, it's an infection risk once again. He HATES me for about 15 minutes, but treats seem to make him forget lol I don't push too hard...if it's not ready to come out, a few more shampoos will bring it to the surface. I know this is like a book lol I have deal with this for 16 years or so. I just know how much people love their cats. They are family. Any tips and tricks are appreciated. For a cat that only has blackheads, I think your idea would work quite well! On my cat, with my shaky hands, I'd do something stupid.

[@mck1542]

What a beautiful, trusting and tolerant orange kitty! The shaver buzz, dog barking and the cleaning itself which surely was unpleasant and there was no struggling. I admit I did start giggling @ min 2:08 when the soft warning growling started. That’s the I love you, but wrap it up because I’m out of patience alarm! 😻

[@eyowcat]

Aww ❤️

[@fantasummers3765]

When we had a foster, we took him to be groomed especially for his chin acne. Boy they did an amazing job. They didn’t have to shave his chin but I can see why you would! It showed you how much acne there was and you were able to have a good application of antiseptic. 💗 Clearly a well loved baby 😻😻😻

[@rulerzreachf4n200]

My kitty gets this. I brush it away fairly often with one of those cat flea combs. She doesn’t like it too much but I can’t let it build up too much there as I know it must get itchy.

[@eyowcat]

Try end with antiseptic solution after you clean her chin with the comb. What I can share, I've tried comb my cat's chin before, sadly it became worse because the comb was like pushing the pores on her chin deeper.. 🥲

[@rulerzreachf4n200]

@@eyowcat oooh okay! Thankyou 💕

[@synren2851]

Mine gets it too. He hates seeing the flea comb come out.

[@braginskystar]

@@eyowcat switch to stainless steel or porcelain bowls and it should clear up ^_^

[@bc1969214]

@@eyowcat A metal flea comb is a great grooming addition to have, even if no fleas. The closely spaced teeth will remove a lot of debris from the fur. I make sure to rinse the comb with soapy hot water to avoid reintroducing dirty stuff.

[@Dakotaandpacha]

Stridex pads were recommended by my vet. The acne can be very irritated and inflamed, and it can hurt when you pick at it like that. I would simply cleanses the area daily with the stridex pads and switch to glass or stainless steel bowls. Wash them daily to remove oils from the skin that get on bowls.

[@raredreams217]

My cat's acne disappeared when we got a second kitty! They bathed eachother and the new kitty would lick his chin for him

[@michaelakrcalova5159]

omg thats probably how my cat got a rid of it :O

[@kimfoster6755]

I couldn't stop looking at the shiney flow of the Kitty's cute whiskers as he was cleaning. 🤗

[@margaretmathis4775]

Mine doesn’t like to be “held down,” but when we let him be relaxed, he’s very tolerant. It’s the “being held down/confined” part that he hates. This is a relaxed kitty!

[@emmachoplin6761]

IF YOUR CAT HAS ACNE THEN SWITCH FROM PLASTIC CONTAINERS THEY EAT FROM TO GLASS OR CERAMIC!

[@daniofmanytrades]

I second this! Bacteria tends to build up MUCH quicker on plastic surfaces, making it almost impossible to keep clean. Plastic bowls should be washed after every single meal, and plastic water bowls should be washed even more often, so it’s more worth it to just switch to metal or ceramic bowls, which should be washed a few times a week vs multiple times a day to avoid bacteria growth. This is also why dogs, birds, mice, rats, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, and lots of other pets should have metal or ceramic food and water bowls (this excludes plastic water bottles, which are air tight and don’t grow bacteria as fast). Anyways, I wish everyone reading this a fine morning/afternoon/evening/night, and I hope to have given y’all some knowledge!

[@FanofWonderland]

Stainless steel bowls are also good. My cats don't have cat acne.

[@ggt2205]

This is always effective. In fact, I've never used plastic and I wash my cats bowls every day. He still has this. I would never shave or scratch at his chin though like this person. Warm water and animal safe antibacterial soap works just fine.

[@ggt2205]

@@joseph7105 it actually doesn't have to be anything. Some cats just have it. Either way I know how to to keep it gone.

[@abe2935]

My cat had chin acne, but in his case, I think it was his age. He was a young teenage kitty when I adopted him. He's a mostly white cat too so you could see his whole chin with dark flakes everywhere. Also, feeding them soft food with fish in it helps with the skin (omega 3 fatty acids). Once I started doing that, his problem went away. It also helps with the type of food dishes too. Nothing porous or dirty...

[@alisonclark3761]

Shaving the chin is completely unnecessary and quite stressful to some cats, all you need to use is the fine side of a nit/flea comb, run it through several times then wash the area with a cotton wool ball thats been dipped in warm water. What you did with a shaver is over the top. And change feed bowls to either glass or ceramic they stop it for many felines

[@eyowcat]

HI DEAR THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE. We got diff cat dear.. different cat different preferences..♥️

[@alisonclark3761]

@@eyowcat maybe different cat but your method is still not necessary

[@amandagrace7300]

I didn’t know cats got acne … it’s a great thing to find out that’s for sure. It’s not like Geraldo (my cat) can just go to the store and get whatever to wash it away. Very educational , Thanks for sharing!

[@evljazzhands4990]

Usually caused by plastic food and water bowls or allergies. Definitely don’t need to shave a cat’s chin (unless that is what a vet has recommended). They can be prevented by using glass, stainless steel or ceramic bowls. And if they eat wet food, give your Gerardo’s chin a little warm water wipe after he’s done to prevent bacteria or fungal build-up. If he ever gets them, a baby toothbrush, some warm water and tearless shampoo mixed into water and then gently use the brush in circular motions. As the “acne” softens, it will eventually just brush off. Then rinse. 😸

[@evljazzhands4990]

*Geraldo

[@heatherhughes2955]

Use only glass or metal dishes. We wash their bowls every few days as well. They get this from drinking and eating from plastic bowls. I’ve never had any more problems with it. Hope this helps! 🐾😽❤️🐈

[@tamarastanley4449]

My cat also had this and our vet prescribed a shampoo to use to wash her chin with daily. We were told to NOT pick at the acne. Which may be why your poor cat has scars on it’s chin, from you clawing into it. Please see your vet. Switching to glass or ceramic is also very helpful.

[@jenniferdorsey8141]

Use a flea comb it’s not as invasive as clippers and works just as well

[@MyXyle666]

probably more painful to use flea combs since they can catch in the fur, clippers dont

[@n8er_tater]

Poor baby. My vet told us to wash our cat's chin a couple times a day with a tiny amount of soapy water, while changing his plastic bowls to ceramic. His chin cleared up super quick without having to shave and pick at his already tender skin.

[@janinebean4276]

Did the vet suggest shaving? When my kitty had this I was told to use benzoyl peroxide and it worked well!

[@ggt2205]

Same. I couldn't imagine someone shaving my sores and picking at them. I just used warm water every day and it works

[@Beth9228]

I never knew that a cat could get acne. Such a beautiful cat.

[@vanessajones5221]

What a well behaved cat to allow you to do all this! 😊🐱

[@gwengordon7664]

The razor must have hurt him, i bathed my cats chin in warm water before i did anything, it helps to loosen the acne.

[@knightsaberami01]

Plastic is the cause, switch to ceramic, glass, or metal. Cured my girl's acne.

[@lycidasxwerewolf]

Poor baby, glad you were able to get it removed and disinfected. One of our cats actually got a whitehead from the plastic bowls. We switched to the nonslip bamboo bowls, it's made out of 100% natural material and super easy to clean in between feedings. Haven't had acne since!

[@eyowcat]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE! ♥️🙏🏻

[@lycidasxwerewolf]

@@eyowcat Absolutely, love to see you taking good care of these precious babies!

[@susanhunt3888]

I certainly hope you gave kitty some treats for being AWESOME. My little Punkin is very good about that stuff. But she gets treats and cuddles when done

[@rvakitty5641]

How are you still alive? My cat would have killed me at the clippers.

[@eyowcat]

I thought we hoomans also gifted with 9 lives aren't we?? 🤣🤣🤣

[@aylinyilmaz4031]

Most cats would kill. Lol

[@tinkandstanthecat2965]

I’m glad it’s not just me who finds watching this kinda stuff satisfying. Lol.

[@mistyhines1430]

It's the nest best think to human popping! I've had a couple if cats with feline acne and I was obsessed with it. Lol!

[@K_a_m_a_l_a_Harris]

Best thing that worked for me as mentioned was changing to glass bowl and also the cat food I went to blue Buffalo and he never gets it anymore. It’s amazing how deep they get it’s unreal

[@melaniefayemusic]

wow! she's so tolerant

[@fawakyoost5625]

Kitty baby did so well through that grooming!

[@bernadette607]

Ahh that is the most gorgeous kitty😻 and you are so skilled at handling him... I think he likes the attention. The acne is so itchy so I’d say it’s nice for him to have you gently treating it. we are going through this with our 2 boy cats right now... exasperated at vet telling me it’s not acne but cat bite🙈 Ah poor babies🤗

[@eyowcat]

Thank you dear ♥️ Hoping for fast recover to both of your babies🥲

[@bernadette607]

@@eyowcat both recovered, slowly but looks good 😻😻

[@jc2385]

That kitty is so tolerant. I’d need a blood transfusion if I attempted that.

[@eyowcat]

HAHAHAHAHA OH MY GOD YOUR COMMENT MADE OUR DAY! 🤣♥️

[@gentlegallon]

I recommend glass or metal bowls and putting them in the dishwasher. That's what we've always done with our cats' bowls. New, clean bowl for each mealtime, too.

[@trudy5482]

I had a cat that had that back a few years ago and my vet told me to never feed or water my cats from plastic bowls. I changed to glass and it disappeared in a few days. My daughter recently adopted a cat that had it when she brought him home she started using only glass. It took him a couple weeks because he had it bad. But he’s ok now!!

[@littleboots9800]

What a good kitty. Despite the grumbles they were so good!

[@alexcicco2141]

That is an insanely well behaved cat

[@tammyruane4469]

Use ceramic or stainless steel bowls, the plastic ones are trash, they cause the acne!

[@AmberU]

I had no idea cats got acne and that is the most well behaved cat i have ever seen he was very tolerant of everything.

[@ciaraskeleton]

My oldest cat gets catne and she just sits back and purrs while I clear her little chin! The loves it, she's like yay extra chin tickles

[@WhiteBoyGamer]

took it like a champ. thats a great cat right there

[@sleepytASMR]

what a patient good kitty

[@ko.sio.]

what a patient cat

[@Art.5.3.85desim]

Good team job 👏 👍 so calm and beautiful kitty 😺 😍 ❤ Very nice and sweet video

[@aimeekrieg9932]

He's loaded with it, but behaves well❤❤

[@aussie.system8576]

I never really knew cats could get black heads until this video came up! :D thank you.

[@love2lovelove2love6]

My an is a beautiful kitty! It’s very clear you love your kitty💝 Thank you for taking such great care of your kitty. It’s very clear you love him. It’s so very nice to see💕 May you have many years with Mucan💕💕💕

[@mjalphonse]

I use a flea comb and “bam!” it’s scoops it all out. Easy peasy and super satisfying. We switched to glass bowls and it did nothing.

[@EEsmalls]

I'm glad this was recommended to me! I actually have a kitty dealing with it right now and had no idea what it was. Initially I thought it was due to fleas, I found her when she was tiny and took her home. But now the fleas are all gone and she still has it. Definitely getting glass bowls next time I go to the store, and stridex wipes. Luckily she is extremely tolerant like this, as long as it's not an actual bath lol

[@CaptObv1]

What a sweet cat!

[@cajuncraftysue]

NO WAY my cats would let me do that!! You have a very good cat!! ❤️

[@kellyyork3898]

I am NOT an expert, but most of my cats never had this. A vet told me a long time ago to wipe the kitty’s mouth after eating, especially long haired cats or cats that are old (older cats cannot clean themselves as well) or eat wet cat food a lot. Use a clean, warm, wet washcloth. Or a soft paper towel that has warm water on it. The vet also said you can use a little bit of Safeguard soap on the wet washcloth because that type of soap does well. Never put any harsh chemicals on the washcloth. And wipe off the soapy area with a clean cloth. Call your veterinarian about this.

[@questionmark9819]

I'm amazed at how well behaved this cat is

[@vulnikkura]

I screamed with the clippers. 😂

[@nessa_amo8077]

Awhhh, what a sweetheart!! 💖🐈💖 I highly suggest using glass bowls for food and water and clean the bowls with antibacterial soap every night. This will get rid of your cats acne or atleast calm the acne down.

[@valeriechelate6733]

I would think a fine tooth comb would have been better than clippers which could irritate the skin

[@farhanahussain4161]

My cat had this. I switched the food and water dishes to ceramic ones and make sure to wash them often. Also, I took a cotton ball and soaked it with witch hazel and applied this to the acne and it went away. The witch hazel works wonders. I used it in liquid form.

[@missrobingood]

There are other ways to remove feline acne without traumatizing the poor thing. First replace the food dishes with stainless steel ones- these bowls should be cleaned every day. Be diligent about treating your pet, be thorough when checking for any spots that look dirty and soften the area with warm water and soft toothbrush, be gentle while brushing the areas. Use Stridex medicated pads- they were medicated, conven and were not too expensive. Best thing to do is not to let this disease go untreated and think it will go away by itself. I can get very bad and very painful and i have seen some cats lose their bottom jaw (removal) and sadly died from complications. Its not always fatal, and there are things that can & will help treat it. Hope all kitties& their owners good luck with your fur babies❤❤

[@kacywatson6314]

Probably not the best experience. But that would feel a lot better after! Ketty not a beard trim! Nice!

[@adiarainfoster]

Our vet told us that was flea debris and eggs when we were trying very hard to get rid of the fleas that had gotten into the house. all the cats had it. and once the fleas were gone, that stuff went away too. Definitely not "acne"...

[@mydearchere4082]

My vet said the same, but they haven't had a fleas in a year. Once one has em, so does the other & its such a pain cause they go everywhere. AND it's in the same spot, only on one cat...

[@eyowcat]

Hi dear thank you for sharing. FYI, our cats get their flea medicine every month ya. As how good you were to went to the vet, we went to the vets also. Yes this were confirmed by the vet that it is acne and we will learn from time to time on how to improve it♥️

[@emmapoolman7900]

The trick is to put the dirt on a paper towel and wet it. If the dirt “bleeds” it’s flea dirt, if not it’s feline acne

[@lauralewis9980]

I got so nervous when you took the clippers to his chin! I would be afraid that I would cut his acne open 😳😟

[@eyowcat]

The clippers is not that close to the skin. Still got spaces before it reach to the acne. So no worry and thank you for your concern 🙏🏻 😩♥️

[@kilamomjaro]

Yep definitely don’t use plastic dishes. Glass, ceramic or metal is best!

[@believeinjesus8862]

Apply lemon juice with cotton pad a few time a day.

[@ilovecat1592]

The most beautiful thing I've seen today

[@eyowcat]

Is it? ♥️😂

[@kumokundomo9705]

That cat is so sweet. My dog would probably bite my fingers

[@dougpittsnogle9924]

It comes almost totally from using plastic food and water bowls. Glass bowls are better, but still get a film on them and should be properly cleaned with dish soap and hot water. As for the acne, peroxide works to kill the bacteria and clean it just like it works to dry up human acne. You can use a flea comb and squeeze the acne, but it might just make your cat hate the treatment even more. What you do and how far you go should depend on each individual cat, but it's not necessary to traumatize.

[@MrDreamMods]

This is so satisfying to me

[@brookiebrooke928]

It seems a simple flea comb would suffice to remove the acne “dirtl? Also the electric trimmer seems as though it might be aggravating the acne

[@ladyjulia4038]

Wow I didn't know cats could get acne. So I learned something today.

[@patriciadooley3043]

Thanks for taking care of your cat!!!!

[@pastel7327]

Oh so that's what it is! My kitten just started to get those and I thought it was just a bit of dirt. Do you need to remove it or does it go away by itself?

[@eyowcat]

Good to see the vet♥️♥️

[@pipsuki]

my maine coon had 2 of these. i thought the dirt was fecal matter on her chin! i went to clean her face with a wet wipe, and realized they were big black heads. i was shocked! she was calm and happy while i squeezed them out. relief!

[@dramalamadolls3375]

Awe what a good boy he is

[@siriuswhite5814]

If you have food that are very dusty or crumbly like some dryfoods are then my cat got those too. It's like it got stuck and just started it's own colony on the chin. I switched food to more expensive one and that helped. Some brands are blackhead friendly according to me.

[@barbarawhite4257]

I am 60 years old,had cats all my life,never once heard of “ chin acne”. Is this something perhaps more common in warmer or tropical climates? Just curious.

[@Onotail]

The black stuff is from glands that are about the cat's mouth. The very best and safest way of cleaning it is with coconut oil. You can also use this to comfort and heal soreness on the gums and anywhere on a cat's body, good for ear mites too but apply very carefully. Cats like the taste of it. I have also found that coconut oil is good for itchy dogs. I massage a little coconut oil and cider vinegar on my dogs twice a week and it stops itchiness and also fleas don't like it at all. Don't put vinegar on a cat though because it will make them sick.

[@AmandaMiklja]

It took me ages to understand what it was. My cat is black and had been scratching on it herself so I was afraid she had an allergic reaction or something. Then my vet told me it was "pimples". I just let them be most of the time. She's got it around her lips so it's hard to do something, but as long as she isn't scratching them I just let it be :)

[@scottcharney1091]

Does your vet say that it's fine not to do anything unless the cat is scratching?

[@vita2246]

This can be caused by using a plastic food or water bowl, the exact thing happened to my cat, I did some homework on causes, I changed her bowls and it cleared right up.

[@kaycleo9686]

3 of my cats had that and I read an article that says to not use plastic or ceramic bowls because they hold bacteria and to use stainless steel for both food and water. Since doing that they have never had them again...

[@The_No_Victim_Zone]

Sweet baby and his poor acne scars on his chin. Mucan is lucky to have you as his human.

[@cookiedefender566]

I have never seen a savage, uncivilized tiger so fearsome and ferocious.

[@juliaingrassia8996]

Kitty does not sound too thrilled with this toward the end, but until then, very patient!! Good kitty!!

[@lala4lifes]

Think she heard the dog in the background lol

[@carterpierre2527]

What i did that worked wonders after some research was: 1. shave area if needed 2. cleaned with warm water 3. pat area with generous amount witch hazel on cotton pad 4. then add a tiny layer of bepanthol (baby nappy rash ointment) to lock in the witch hazel and keep it from drying out to fast as well as to prevent irritation to the area 5. (optional) taped paper towel lightly sprayed with witch hazel on cone to 1 prevent the acne from touching the plastic on the cone, 2 keep the cat from scratching and making acne turn into wounds, and 3 for maximum results. once i did this routine he lost his acne SO Fast! if you have any questions please let me know

[@Arasia_Valentia]

My cat was a stray and he had what’s called stub tail, which is essentially build up on the base of his tail in the scent glands. Dawn dish soup and warm water once was all it took.

[@kh3612]

@Mikayla Baughman Oops! That's Stud Tail.

[@VeraDonna]

Such a good kitty for letting you do all that!

[@JMPeel]

Awesome! It would take 3 people to even try this with my cat. If we couldn’t burrito him first there would be no use trying at all.

[@afl8182]

Sooooo satisfying to watch!😍 if you have to do it again plz plz film it! Hahaha

[@blu3j00Ls]

What a handsome cat