Cat’s acne is also commonly known as black chin. It appears as many small black spots on the chin, like cinders. The black spots on the cat’s chin are not contagious, just like the blackheads on the human nose. It doesn't matter if there are a few small black spots on the chin, but if there is a secondary infection, folliculitis or furuncle will form, which may cause the chin to swell. ​​​​​​

The exact cause of acne is unknown. Most of it is related to the poor cleaning of the cat's own hair. In recent years, many foreign reports have found that acne is related to plastic feeding bowls. Because plastic materials are easy to scratch and have slits, they are easy to hide. Plastic feeding bowls are not easy to clean and can breed bacteria.

Why cats can’t drink water from plastic bowls because they are prone to black chins

1. The key to preventing a cat’s black chin is cleaning. Help the cat clean the food residue from the cat’s chin promptly after meals to reduce the growth of bacteria;

　2. For the health of cats, it is recommended that you use ceramic or stainless steel tableware when feeding cats;

3. For cats that are prone to black chins, it is best to take a bath once every two months. Pay attention to keeping the cat warm when bathing, and dry it in time to prevent colds;

4. Feed your cat less greasy food, choose low-fat cat food and canned food, especially canned seafood, do not feed it frequently, and stop feeding canned seafood and other seafood supplements after the cat develops a black chin. ;

5. Clean the cat’s tableware every day and dry it frequently in the sun to keep the cat’s living environment ventilated and clean.