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My kitten had a fungal infection, can I bathe her now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 month and 13 days old

40-50day old kitten.Had fungal infection on birth.So there was no much hairs. So Scavon spray is being done.Now hairs r growing up. Is she ready to take bath? How to make his bath?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 23rd, 2018

In general cats do not need baths unless they are extremely dirty, which is very very rare, from the picture i do not see any reason to bath her, just continue the treatment until the fungal infection is resolved and you will see that her fur becomes very healthy and clean.

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