Why is my 3-month-old kitten losing hair with dry, flaky skin?

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12 week old kitten sudden patch of hair loss on side over back haunch. Dry a little flaky.. just got 3rd shot 4 days ago being given gentamicin sulfate opthalmic eye drops I put coconut oil on it? Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | neutered | 3 months and 7 days old | 5 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thank you for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Redness and/or hair loss over the back near the tail can have many causes. The most common cause however is flea allergy. If Murphy is not on a flea preventative, this could be a possibility, even if he in indoors. It only takes 1 flea to induce a flea allergy. Other causes may be a fungal infection, bacterial infection, food allergy or other environmental allergy. Coconut oil can help keep the area moist. I would recommend putting Murphy on a monthly flea preventative to rule out flea allergy as the cause. If it does not get any better in a week or so, I would see your veterinarian for a few skin tests. Thank you again for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Why is my 3-month-old kitten losing hair with dry, flaky skin?

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