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Male cat has pink acne on his belly

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Olivia Johnson
If the pink acne on a male cat’s belly is arranged symmetrically, it should be the male cat’s nipples, and the owner does not need to worry too much. But if they are not arranged symmetrically and the male cat has symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and hair loss, it may be caused by external parasite bites, allergies, skin diseases, etc. At this time, the owner needs to pay attention. It is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time to determine the specific cause and then treat it symptomatically.

1. Cat’s nipples

If the pink acne on the male cat’s belly is neatly arranged on both sides, then it should be the cat’s nipples. Both male and female cats have it. This is normal, so the owner does not need to worry.

2. External parasite bites

If the cat is bitten by external parasites such as mosquitoes, fleas, lice, and ticks, pink acne may also appear, and the cat may be infected by parasites. The bite area will be very itchy, so the cat will continue to scratch the affected area. If this is the case, you need to consult a pet doctor in time, choose safe and effective anthelmintic drugs to deworm the cat, and wear an Elizabethan ring on the cat to prevent the cat from continuing to scratch.

3. Allergy

Some cats with allergies will have a stress reaction on their skin and appear pink when they are exposed to allergic substances or eat allergenic foods. pimple. At this time, the owner should think about whether the cat’s diet has changed recently, the hygiene of the living environment, whether it has used medicine, etc., and take the cat to the pet hospital for desensitization injections in time.

4. Skin diseases

Cats suffering from fungal skin diseases or bacterial skin diseases will also develop pink acne, and the affected skin will also appear red and red. Symptoms include hair loss, dandruff, and scabs. It is recommended that owners check carefully and if their cats are found to have the above symptoms, they need to consult a pet doctor for medication and treatment in time.