Table of Contents
| APPLE CIDER VINEGAR |
| FOOD AND WATER BOWLS |
| HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, IODINE |
| MEDICATED OINTMENT |
Feline Acne Remedies
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[YEA] 10/23/2009: Maureen from Charlotte, Nc writes: "The ACV mixture (50/50 with water) cured my cat's acne."
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[YEA] 07/11/2009: Nell from Sydney, NSW, Australia writes: "Kitty Acne & Stainless steel bowl: I just happened to notice Kitty didn't have the usual black spot of acne last week then read the washing the metal bowl more frequently suggestion (thanks for that) which I coincidentally had just started do in hot water every day when I changed her water and I realised that that is what has solved the problem. I had previously tried Cetaphil and Peroxide mixed together because that was all I could find on the net before I found this amazing website!! Kitty licked that off and hated it plus once I purchased Cetaphil I realised it contains sodium laurel sulphate so is best avoided. What a simple solution to such a horrid little problem."
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[YEA] 07/06/2009: Carrie from Jacksonville, FL writes: "About two years ago I noticed black stuff all over my cats chin. It was pretty gross, and some of it looked like white heads. I thought I was crazy until I took him to the vet and they confirmed cat acne! I couldn't believe it! The vet prescribed an ointment but it didn't do much to help my cat. But they also told me to about cleaning his food and water bowls. Now, I give my cat fresh water almost everyday, if not every other day. Everytime I pick up his water bowl to refill it, I give it a quick scrub. His acne has cleared up and hasn't come back ever since. I also wash his food bowl, but not as often as his water bowl. It was that simple!"
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[YEA] 01/21/2009: Carol from Asheville, NC writes: "Stainless Steel Food and Water Bowls for feline acne
My cat developed feline acne (which looked like black dots under her chin). The ointment from the vet didn't help, plus she would clean it off as soon as I put it on. I began swapping out her stainless steel food bowl and water bowl once a week with freshly washed stainless steel bowls. She hasn't had a recurrence since that time, and it's been a few years."
01/21/2009: Andrea from Ontario, Canada replies: "My cat had a black spot on his chin and the vet told me it was acne. I laughed so hard as I have never heard of acne on a cat before and I've had cats all my life. Your info on the stainless steel bowl is enlightening as he drinks water from a stainless steel bowl. I will certainly make sure to keep it cleaner from now on, Thanks!"
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[YEA] 07/25/2008: Vera from Beulah, CO writes: "Would you please add feline acne to the list of pet ailments?
Here is the remedy:
In the morning, I cleaned my cat's chin with a cotton square soaked in 3% hydrogen peroxide. He did not seem to mind much at all, and there were no residues to worry about. At night (or sometimes right after), I treated the sores with 2% iodine tincture (the yellow kind), then rubbed it in with my finger so he would not lick it. He liked this less than the peroxide, but all in all, it was a trouble-free treatment, easy on us both. There was a visible improvement within days. In 2-3 weeks, he was completely cured. It recurred a month or two later; I started treatment right away, it disappeared in several days, and he has been free of it for over 2 years. (Be sure to also switch to clean ceramic or metal cat dishes, the plastic kind harbor bacteria.)
Vera"
EC: Thanks, Vera -- new page created!
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[YEA] 11/16/2009: Mariais from Gf, Mt, USA writes: "Calmoseptine cured my kitty's whiteheads/sore on his anus
Hi,
My kitty, who is 6 months old, had multiple whiteheads, pimple-like, on his anus, which in a matter of days would develop into painful sores that would scab. Pet store people said it was related to his backed up anal glands. I expressed them and gave him 1/4 cup pumpkin or other squash daily, but he would keep getting the pimples even though his glands were empty. Then I decided to treat his butt issue like a rash and applied a tiny dollop of Calmoseptine with the tip of my finger. I made sure I applied when he was tired and was going to go to bed for several hrs. In a matter of days, I realized this was working like a charm: no new pimply whiteheads anymore. Thank goodness. I am now a proud mommy of a healthy kitty again.
By the way, Calmoseptine is not available anywhere, I could find mine only at CVS. it's under $10. I got samples of it when i was in nursing school and was pretty impressed with its results when i really needed it one time. I tried all kinds of things on kitty's butt including washing his anal area with soap and water, but the pimples kept coming back.
In my opinion, the pimples were directly related to backed up glands, but introducing more fiber in his diet was not enough to reverse the symptoms. This infection must be caused by a bug that is deeper in the anus skin, and was not affected by much else."
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