I found a kitten with crusty skin on its neck. What should I do?

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I found a kitten just now. It has crusts on its skin by the neck. Anything i can do to help it? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1lb

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. If your little kitten has crusts of skin, there is likely a wound or an infection. This could be due to fleas, or bacterial infection. I would suggest washing the kitten carefully and removing the scabs and crusts, and look for wounds. If there is pus, or wounds present then I would get him to a vet. Either way a vet check-up is a good idea. Otherwise if it is just crusty you can check him for fleas or 'coffee ground' like substance in the ears that would suggest ear mites. There are medications you can get from your vet for fleas and mites. Good luck with the little kitten.

I found a kitten with crusty skin on its neck. What should I do?

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