Why does my kitten have dry, crusty skin patches but acts normal?

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I noticed recently that my kitten has two patches of what looks to be dry crusty-ish skin. Shes acting normal, when i first saw these i thought she had kitty litter clumped to her skin. Pet's info: Cat | Tonkinese | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 3 days old | 8 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

There are a number of different skin problems that can cause dry, crusty patches like this. The most common possibilities would include allergies, a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or skin mites (mange). Treatment will depend on what the underlying problem is, so I would recommend having Coraline examined by a vet when you are able to. He/she can do some simple skin tests to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate medication to treat it.

Why does my kitten have dry, crusty skin patches but acts normal?

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