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Is Fluticasone/mupirocin ointment effective for kitten mange?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 5 days old | 1lb

Is Fluticasone propionate 0.005% and mupirocin 2% ointment good for mange in kittens?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on February 6th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Fluticasone is a steroid so it only relieves the desire to scratch. Mupirocin is an antibiotic. Mange is due to a mite. The above ointment may make the skin feel better but it will not kill the mites. I hope this helps!

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