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Why is my new kitten's skin peeling near its mouth and under tail?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 18 days old

Hi there, we have a new kitten and I started seeing around his mouth its peeling, I first thought it was old food but I also noticed it under his tail. What can it be and what must i do? Thank you

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Answered By Rosemary Barber, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 28th, 2017

Hello! This is the type of thing that I think would warrant a trip to see your vet, especially if the areas look red, or sore, of if there is a discharge associated with the peeling skin. You could try gently washing the areas with warm water, to be sure it isn't just some sort of substance that has gotten stuck to his skin first, though! Your vet could also examine Toby, and talk about first vaccines, deworming etc. Best of luck!

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