My kitten has itchy skin, hair loss, and bald spots. What's the cause?

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BSH kitten 2.5m has skin patches looking like clots in hair roots, excessive itching and shedding, patches leaving bald spots after shedding in clotted bits. What is it? Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 23 days old | 2 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I would be concerned about either mites (which are microscopic), or ringworm. It is also possible that he has a bacterial infection as well as commonly a bacterial infections will take over when there is another underlying skin problem going on. A skin scrape to look for mites and a ringworm culture are recommended in these situations. Please have him evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. In the meantime please practice good hygiene after handling him as ringworm is contagious to people as well. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon! Thank you for using Pet Coach.

My kitten has itchy skin, hair loss, and bald spots. What's the cause?

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