NOLA.com: Cat acne -- yes, it's a thing, and it may require treatment by a vet Cat acne -- yes, it's a thing, and it may require treatment by a vet A friend told me the other day that her cat, Louie, has feline acne. I had no idea this was actually a thing, so I decided to dig in and see what it was all about. Turns out, this is a pretty common, ...

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Just like humans, cats can have mild to severe acne. Any cat can have feline acne (or cat acne), but this skin condition is more common in cats with skin folds or long hair. Here's what to know about ... What is acne?

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It is caused when blocked skin follicles from a plug caused by oil from glands, bacteria, and dead cells clump together and swell. Learn about acne, including how it is diagnosed and treated, and the steps you can take to help prevent outbreaks. Acne What is acne? It is caused when blocked skin follicles from a plug caused by oil from glands, bacteria, and dead cells clump together and swell.