Things You'll Need
- Bath towel
- Two washcloths
- Antibiotic soap
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Epsom salts
- Vitamin A cream
Instructions
Begin by wrapping your cat in a towel, to immobilize his legs and paws. Hold your cat in the crook of your arm -- like a swaddled baby -- so that both of your hands are free. All cats respond to lullabies. Some respond with purrs and others with hisses. You know your cat best.
Gently wash your cat's chin with a warm washcloth and antibiotic soap. You may have to hold your cat's head to accomplish this.
Dip a second washcloth in a warm solution of hydrogen peroxide, or Epsom salts and water. Gently wash your cat's chin with it: Then hold the cloth against his chin for at least one minute.
Finally, dry your cat's chin with one corner of the towel. Rub a small amount of vitamin A cream on the affected area. Then set him free.
Repeat for three or four days. If the condition does not improve, consult a veterinarian. He may treat the condition by clipping the fur on your cat's chin, and prescribing topical or oral antibiotics. A veterinarian can also check for other conditions that look like feline acne.