Kitten has yellowish scabs on neck and keeps scratching. Help!

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I found a 4 week old kitten two weeks ago. He was alone and when we came home he was able to eat solid food and drink milk. He is a very happy and very playful kitten. But i noticed small scabs right below his neck (4 of them). They aren't brown but yellowish. And i treated it with sunflower oil and got them out. He has one more on the side of his neck and he keeps scratching it. I wonder is it only a scab from a scratch or maybe a tick (though it doesn't look like it). Could you help me? Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | American Wirehair | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 14 days old

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

It could be a scab from an infection, flea allergy dermatitis, etc. You could give him a bath with a shampoo appropriate for a kitten and see if the scabs can be gently removed. If they persist than have a vet take a look at him. He may need an antibiotic or anti-inflammatory to treat. Once he is old enough, use a monthly flea prevention like revolution or frontline, especially if he will be outside. If you see any fleas on him now than you will have to comb through him with a flea comb and see if you can remove them.

Kitten has yellowish scabs on neck and keeps scratching. Help!

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