My cat has been itching her chin & now broken skin, leaving small sores & pimplish white bumps underneath.?

Hello there, I have a cat who is seven years old. She appears to be in over all great health. Recently I have noticed that she keeps itching on her chin. She now has scratched some of the hair away and has broken the skin. There seems to a few little white dots, like pimples on the exposed skin. What can I do for her, she doesn't seem to act like this is hurting her, but I would like to find out the reason %26amp; correct the problem. Any suggestions or advice for what I can do, or what is causing this?

My cat has been itching her chin %26amp; now broken skin, leaving small sores %26amp; pimplish white bumps underneath.?
if you are using a plastic bowl for food or water this is likely the cause


plastic is pourous and cannot be properly disinfected..if people use plastic bowls its recommended to replace them every 6 months





OR use stainless steel or ceramic...





if not.. it could be a food allergy (soy, wheat, corn)
Reply:Sounds like allergies, probably due to diet since it's focused around her mouth. Take her to the vet.
Reply:Feline acne generally involves a bacterial infection. Other conditions that can cause similar-appearing conditions include skin mites, ringworm, yeast infection, or auto-immune diseases such as eosinophilic granuloma complex ("rodent ulcers"). Therefore, if you do notice something going on in the chin area, a trip to the veterinarian's office is your best bet to make sure the problem is not more serious than a few zits!
Reply:my cat has the same problem. the vet said it was allergies. they gave her a cortosone shot to treat her allergies, and she got really sick from it. if your cat is overwieight do NOT let the vet give her cortozone. she could die from it. try giving her a little wet food each day... it moisterizes their coat. also, make sure her dishes are clean everyday.
Reply:It comes from bacteria-do you use a plastic food or water dish for the cat? If so, switch to glass and wash frequently. Rubbing alcohol applied twice a day will clear up the rash.
Reply:my sisters cat has the same thing , is very likely food allergy so you might have to change her diet , in any case bring her to see the vet.
Reply:It's feline acne most likely. It's treated by keeping the area clean. If it's advanced and there are any signs of infection, the vet can give kitty an antibiotic. Otherwise, get rid of the plastic feeding dishes if you have them, get ceramic or metal (plastic harbors the bacteria) and keep it clean!
Reply:Sounds like she has feline chin acne :) A good antibacterial soap, washing her chin once a day can help for a start. If that does not help, or if it seems to get worse, I would recommend taking her to the vet and having it checked out. My cat has had acne for the whole time I've had her. Most of the time, as mentioned, cleaning it daily takes care of her normal "flare ups". She did recently have a very severe bout where she lost most of the hair on her chin, had ulcers, had to have a biopsy and be put on oral antibiotics. It has since cleared up and you can't even tell she lost all her hair. Some management type things, she has stainless steel bowls that do not hold bacteria, and they get cleaned regularly. I'm not sure if it has helped her acne, but she is on a daily vitamin and joint supplement that has helped her coat, and no doubt her skin. Good luck with it :)
Reply:One of my cats has the same thing. The vet said allergies. He gave me Neopredef, a white powder that helps heal and also has something in it to control the itching. It works with her, but then a few weeks later she breaks out again. But at least the powder gives her a bit of respite. See if you can get this prescription powder, and good luck!