OT: Question about Feline Acne with Diabetic Cat

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MisMelzy

MisMelzy

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I've been on here before but don't post often. My Lucky was diagnosed as diabetic last year. She was in remission before ever needing insulin. She's controlled only by food. Since her starting on wet food last year, the last month or so I noticed a sore under her chin. It would look like it was going away and then come back. I was told by a friend that her plastic bowl could be the culprit, and it could be feline acne. Two weeks ago I change her bowl to a ceramic one. Just wondering if there are precautions I need to take because she is diabetic? Witch Hazel has been advised to use to clean the spot until it goes away. Since she is diabetic, does she need an antibiotic cream from the vet to prevent an infection or anything? So far it's just the black head stage. But it hasn't seemed to go away in the least since changing the bowl. But was told it might take a while.

Thanks for any help in advance! :)

Mel & The Gang
 
As with blackheads on humans, you may find that a warm, wet compress for a few minutes, followed by the cleaning, helps soften up the debris so it may be removed.
Also monitor for signs of infection - redness, swelling, pus.
And not all black lesions are black heads. It could be worth a vet visit to confirm it.
 
Ceramic bowls are just as bad as plastic, you want steel or glass to be safe. Make sure you are washing his bowl daily. I had kitty go through a nasty bout of acne. We used paper plates every meal for about two weeks till cleared up a bit then went back to stainless steel bowls.

If it is kitty acne your vet can give you kitty acne wipes or you can use Stridex pads.

I'd check into the witch hazel before using it. Some of the natural things aren't good for the kitties and i have no idea about witch hazel.
 
We developed cysts under the chin from the plastic trays in the timed feeder.
I had a bottle of topical clindamyacin ( for my own face) that I used on her chin and it cleared up pretty fast.
 
She is eating out of a small corning ware dish. They are easy to clean and are cleaned every day after she eats. Someone also suggested virgin coconut oil. But being she is diabetic not sure if that is something I should try or not?
 
You could experiment with a small amount and see what happens. There also are veterinary products with essential fatty acids in them which are helpful for some skin conditions. Check your pet supply store to see if they have anything.
Sometimes, a minor infection may cause eruptions on the skin; it could be worth having the vet take a look.
 
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