Why is my 4-week-old rescue kitten losing hair? Could it be ringworm?

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My 4 wk old kitten is loosing hair on hair head , tail , back feet . She’s a rescue an she’s been on antibiotics for a respitory infection an her hair just started falling out . I really don’t know it doesn’t look like ringworms

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Ring worm doesn’t have a special appearance. Any type of hair loss on a kitten is highly suspicious of ringworm. Your veterinarian will likely want to do a fungal culture and possibly some skin scrapes for mites. In the meantime please practice good hygiene after handling her as ring worm is contagious to people as well. Best of luck and I hope she improves quickly.

Why is my 4-week-old rescue kitten losing hair? Could it be ringworm?

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