Acne and impetigo are bacterial infections of the skin in which you see red
bumps and bumps filled with pus. Acne occurs on the chin and impetigo on
the abdomen.
Both infections can usually be controlled by:
Wash the affected areas once ot twice daily with antibacterial shampoo containing
2.5% benzoyl peroxide soap or by the application of 70% isopropyl alcohol.
Be sure to follow soap washing with a thorough rinsing.
Both infections do usually clear up, althoug some cases may need a veterianrian's
attention and antibiotics.
If you don't see an improvement within about a week
or the condition looks to be getting worse, stop the home treatment and seek
a veterinarian's care.
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