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Feather asked in PetsCats · 2 decades ago

Did you know cats can get blackheads?

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around the lips if you ever see a black thing there more than likely it is a blackhead. Cats and dogs mouths stay wet and causes dirt to build up. First time I saw one thought my cat had a tumor. It was the size of a dime on her lip. My vet nearly laughed me out of the office.

Take a needle and poke a hole in it and sweeze it out. Try no more than twice at one time. You have to do it hard or nothing will come out. If nothing comes out take it to the vet.

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  • 2 decades ago
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    YES, I DID KNOW THAT. THEY CAN ALSO GET BLACK HEADS FROM PLASTIC FOOD/WATER DISHES. IT IS HARDER TO KEEP PLASTIC DISHES CLEAN. BACTERIA TENDS TO GET CAUGHT IN THE PLASTIC.

  • 5 years ago

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    Source(s): One Week Acne Cure : http://acneaway.raiwi.com/?crmV
  • yes i actually did know that as i have asked the vet the same thing about one of mine. It didnt get the size of a dime however. That would of freaked be out too. I dont think your vet should have laughed at you tho. Its nice that your cat has someone who cares enough to look into these things

  • 2 decades ago

    Yup, cats get acne for the same reason that people do... hormone changes that accompany aging.

    I would never try that needle remedy. Use a washcloth soaked in warm water and be very gentle. But odds are it will clear up in a couple months on its own.

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  • 2 decades ago

    Yes, I actually have a cat that has black heads on her lips. But they look more like bluish/purple dots instead of black. We thought it was really weird and then one day my mom just decided to pop one like a zit! The cat did not enjoy that.

  • zelo
    Lv 5
    2 decades ago

    Ive seen cats with black heads, white heads, orange heads, brown heads, striped heads... they are all cute if you ask me.

  • hutson
    Lv 7
    2 decades ago

    No I did not know but now I do.Thanks a lot.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    I REALLY DIDN'T KNOW THAT BUT IF THEY DO I JUST LEARNED SOMETHING NEW.

  • 2 decades ago

    no

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  • 2 decades ago

    really? well, how do they treat it?

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