AboutJana Connell RVT, CVT Expertise I can answer most questions about small animal and wildlife care as well as small animal nutrition. I can also answer questions about all phases of dental care for small animals. I cannot diagnose diseases nor will I try to. That is only for a licensed Veterinarian to do. I DO NOT do birds (unless it is wildlife or songbirds) or HAMSTERS/GERBILS/CHINS/GUINEA PIGS so please submit these questions to the appropriate sections. I also do not know much about reptiles, so post those to the reptile experts also. Thanks!
Experience I have over 35 years experience in the field of veterinary medicine. I specialized in small animals and did wildlife rehab for over 25 years, mostly raptors, squirrels and opossums. I am a nutritional consultant with 6 certificates from Hills Pet Foods, CNM and Purina.
Organizations Audubon,World Wildlife Federation, American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.
Education/Credentials Licensed with California and Oregon, RVT and CVT.
Certified Veterinary Dental Technician
Question My cats whiskers seem to be breaking off and splitting. He has had feline acne for about 1.5 years and the past 6-8 months I have noticed this about his whiskers. Should I be concerned?
Answer It could be that the medicine you are treating his acne with is causing the breakage. I don't know what you are using but it if this sudden it could be from that. Otherwise it could be diet related or some other condition starting up. Some shampoos or betadine can cause breakage if used too much.
It isn't very common for cats to lose their whiskers like this so you might want to run it by the vet and ask them what the problem could be also.
