Guest Post by Helen. Acne sure is a powerful disease as it occurs not only in humans but also in animals! Cats are one of the few animals that often suffer from feline acne that tends to occur at the chin and lips of the cat. Cats too have the sebaceous gland that secretes oil [...]
Feline Acne
November 2, 2010 By
Feline acne, a pretty common skin condition, appears as tiny blackheads or pimples on the cats chin after the hair follicles have become clogged. In cases where the condition is more severe, the pimples drain pus, and the cats bottom lip and chin become swollen. It is believed that the cause of the acne is [...]
Oil Problems In Cats
September 2, 2007 By
Although oil problems are not bothersome to the cat, excessive oil from the sebaceous glands at the roots of the hairs can cause unsightly skin problems. Stud tail which is one form of this condition causes greasy marks at the base of the tail. It is most commonly seen in unneutered males but can occur [...]
