Whether you forgot take off your makeup before bed or you snacked on a little more junk food than normal, acne happens. But there’s no need to feel alone in battling your pimples, because not only does nearly every single human share this experience––your cat does too. Is it just me, or does everyone else with skin problems finally feel seen?
Allure gave a complete breakdown of cat acne via research from PetMD, and shared the different causes and treatments for your pet’s pimple. While there is no clear cause of cat acne, a few contributing factors actually aren’t so different from human acne sources. According to Allure, “poor grooming habits, poor exfoliation, stress, viruses, and using plastic bowls” can all affect your cat’s complexion. So just like with your own face, make sure you are keeping your cat clean, getting them continuous vet visits, and using stainless steel food bowls. In other words, think of this as the equivalent to using quality makeup brushes and keeping your beauty tools fresh.
Knowing that our favorite felines are also inclined to breakouts is kind of a relief. In fact, cat parents everywhere have taken to Instagram to share their cat’s experiences with acne, and the results are adorable. This just goes to show that if cats with acne are cuter than cats without acne, maybe we should start thinking of our pimples as precious too!