Skin & Claws

Feline acne is usually a mild skin condition that is fairly common. The faces of cats are most commonly affected. The acne that affects cats is similar to acne in humans.

Acne in cats may look like blackheads on the cat's chin. If the acne is not clearly visible on the cat's skin, the chin and lips may look like it is dirty. The acne may form crusts.

Ringworm is actually a fungal infection. Signs can include patches of hair loss and/or a red, scaly circle on the skin. Some cats can have ringworm and show no signs of it. If you have more than one cat, it will not matter which one has is - ringworm is so contagious that you will have to treat all of the animals anyway. Treatment usually lasts about 6-8 weeks, but you must stick with it. Here are some suggestions on how to treat the condition.

Some people will tell you that ringworm is no big deal, while others will label it as a fate worse than death. I myself am one of the latter. That's only because I hate repeatedly bleaching the hard surfaces in my home, vacuuming every night, bathing 2 cats twice a week, and performing many other unsavory chores.