My newborn kitten has scabs around its mouth. Is this serious?

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Hi, my cat had a litter if 5 kittens 4-5 days ago and I noticed one of them has got scabs that have popped up I didn't notice they're in both corners of his mouth. Should I be alarmed?

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Scabs on such young kittens are not a normal occurrence. I would definitely recommend that he be evaluated by a veterinarian. Hopefully they are nothing to worry about, but at that age they can become very sick very quickly. Good luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

My newborn kitten has scabs around its mouth. Is this serious?

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