My new kitten has ear discharge, sores, and missing fur. What's wrong?

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picked up a 7 week old male kitten from a bad environment yesterday. Was dirty (since bathed in kitten flea shampoo), has lots of ear more discharge, somewhat missing fur on around his mouth and feet. Also has unopen sores or brown bumps on his head and back that don't seem to bother him. What could be wrong/what treatment does he need? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Lucky is such a cutie! The open sores could be due from scratching from the fleas as well as scratching at his ears. The ear discharge indicates an ear infection, which can be caused by ear mites, bacteria, or yeast. Keep in mind as well that flea shampoo will not prevent the fleas, and he needs to be a flea prevention program to keep him from getting fleas again. I would have Lucky seen by a vet today. The sores may be infected from the scratching, he needs the cause of his ear discharge diagnosed and treated, and the vet can start him on a flea prevention program. He will also need vaccines. Please bring him into a vet today, it's important to have any ear problem examined and treated promptly because leaving it untreated can lead to hearing loss.

My new kitten has ear discharge, sores, and missing fur. What's wrong?

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