Feline acne occurs on the chin and lips of the afflicted cat. Luckily, most cases are not serious.

This condition can become more than a cosmetic problem if a deep-rooted infection develops.

By Tom Ewing

A few blackheads are generally harmless, but a full-fledged case of acne can evolve into a severe health threat to your cat. This is a dermatological condition that affects male and female cats of all ages and breeds.

According to William Miller Jr., VMD, the emergence of blackheads usually represents nothing more than a cosmetic problem. “The owner can choose to do something about them or not,” says Dr. Miller, a professor of dermatology at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. …

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