Inflammatory feline acne

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Miaouchatte31 Icon representing the flag French

Hi everyone, my little cat seems to have developed inflammatory feline acne: she has hair loss under her chin and a few scratches which are almost certainly from her scratching at it. She now has a sore at the corner of her mouth and I haven't seen her eat today, so I'm getting a bit worried. I've been cleaning it with saline solution based on some advice I found (as a natural remedy). Despite this, it seems to be getting worse; does anyone have any sound advice on the matter?

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    Provetojuniorconseil Icon representing the flag French
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    Hi,

    It's completely understandable that you're worried, especially with a sore appearing at the corner of the mouth and a refusal to eat.

    Feline acne is a common skin condition, but when it becomes inflamed, is complicated by scabs from scratching, and especially when it leads to a loss of appetite, the situation requires much more vigilance.

    The fact that she isn't eating is a major red flag for a cat, as they should never go without food. Continuing to clean the area with saline is a good instinct for gentle cleaning, but it usually isn't enough to treat the cause when there is a secondary infection or severe inflammation.

    The best course of action is to see a vet as soon as possible. They will be able to examine the lesion properly and tailor a treatment to give your cat some relief and get them eating comfortably again.

    Laomie BOURDEAU, veterinary student.

    "This is not a substitute for professional medical advice; consult a vet if necessary."

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