My kitten has a spot on her ear. Is it dermatitis? When to see a vet?

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My kitten got this on her ear. What is this and what should I do? Read from the internet and it says that it is dermatitis. However I wanted to have an expert advice, help anyone? Thank you! Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 16 days old

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be an area of a bacterial infection, fungal infection or I have even seen trauma such as from outdoor cat bite wounds cause this. This wound needs to be kept clean and dry and if it is getting worse it will require medication from your veterinarian to heal. Do not allow your kitten to paw or rub at the site as well as keep her indoors and monitor this for any change in size, redness, Increase in discharge as well as pain. If you notice any of those signs your cat needs to be checked out by your veterinarian.

My kitten has a spot on her ear. Is it dermatitis? When to see a vet?

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