I recently took my cat to a vet, (he was getting DECLAWED!!!) and the vet noticed some acne on his chin. they told to wash his face once in a while with Dawn dish soap, however did not provide any other information about it to me? How long should I clean it. Is there anything else I should do instead?

Feline acne is a common problem seen in cats. It is found on the cat’s chin & lips. It is generally accepted that this is caused by plastic bowls and for many cats the solution is simply substituting the plastic bowl for a stainless steel bowl or a glass bowl. The problem may be caused by the inability of the cat to clean his chin properly after drinking the milk resulting in a nutrient rich habitat for bacteria. Several factors appear to be associated with its development including stress, a suppressed immune system, poor grooming habits, the presence of other diseases, contact or atopic dermatitis, and skin conditions in which abnormal amounts of oils are produced.

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