Why does my kitten get wounds on her head and neck that come and go?

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My kitten has wounds on her, only on neck and head and I'm not sure what's causing it, it looks like it could be allergies but I'm not sure, she eats a grain free food, orijen cats and kittens to be exact. But we treat one spot and another one shows up. She's had one on her neck before as well, any suggestions on what could cause this? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Most likely Oreo dealing with allergies. The two most likely allergies for a kitten would be food allergy, flea allergy or environmental allergy. Grain free diet don't always mean that pets cannot be allergic to them. Flea allergies are probably the easiest to rule out. If she's not already on a flea prevention, put her on a reputable product such as Revolution or Advantage Multi. If that does not work after a couple months, speak to her veterinarian about trying a hydrolyzed or novel protein diet. It will take roughly 3 months before you know if a food trial with a special diet will work. The only other rule out would be ringworm. Ringworm lesions will come and go frequently as well. It is a fungus that humans can get from their pets and is contagious between pets . The only way to know for sure if it is ringworm is to have the veterinarian test it. Best of luck!

Why does my kitten get wounds on her head and neck that come and go?

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