Why do my new rescue kittens have scabs all over their bodies?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 19 days old
I bought 2 kittens from spca and found scabby patch all over there bodies. Ears nose above eyes feet dide of tummy. I did not change the food they got from spca as they had runny tummies aswell which is now beter. It does not seem to bother them but I am concerned
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Published on August 20th, 2017
I would bring them in for an exam to check for ringworm. That is a fungal skin infection that many kittens have. Please wash your hands well after handing them as people can get ringworm too. They will check to see if it's a bacterial or fungal infection and usually get you topical medication to use. Bathing the kittens may help and make sure they do not have fleas or ear mites. This will get better with treatment so no reason to be overly concerned. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your new kittens.
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Published on December 31st, 2017
This is suspicious of ringworm (a fungal infection of the skin); especially since all of the kittens have it. This could also be due to a yeast or bacteria infection, but I think it's much more likely to be ringworm.. It's to have a veterinarian examine them sometime soon, because ringworm can spread to different parts of the body and can spread to people. Also, the more involved the infection, the longer it will take to clear. The vet will be able to definitively diagnose it and give the best treatment. For now, I recommend washing your hands anytime you touch Otis. For more information about ringworm and how to prevent spread, please click on the link below: https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/ringworm.html I hope that helps and hope the kittens get better soon.
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