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Kitten losing hair around eye, could it be ringworm? What's the fix?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1.6 lbs

I think my kitten (7-8 weeks old) may have ringworms. She has a zone of hairloss between the eye and the ear, and it is a 1/4 circle shape. What should I use to treat her?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 24th, 2017

It would be best to bring Cata into your vet to confirm the ringworm (they can look at it under a special light to confirm it) and get a medicated shampoo or oral medication to treat it with. As ringworm is contagious to other pets and people, it is best to keep Cata isolated from other pets and to thoroughly wash hands/change clothing after handling the affected area. Keeping Cata from scratching at it with the use of an Elizabethan (cone) collar can also help prevent the spread to the rest of her body.

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    Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on December 27th, 2017

    That is very suspicious for ringworm. When it is around the eye topical medication can be dangerous to use. I would recommend that they see tour veterinarian soon and discuss oral antifungal medications to try and rid the problem and stop the spread back and forth. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 20th, 2020

    I would be worried this is ringworm (which can spread to humans) or a bacterial infection. I recommend to have Amalia examined by her veterinarian who may want to test for ringworm. I hope this helps.

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 12th, 2017

    Yes, ringworm is a possibility, particularly since several kittens are experiencing similar issues. Your vet will be able to perform a fungal culture to determine if ringworm is present and then discuss medications or topical dips needed to treat this condition.

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