My kitten is itching, vomiting hair, and has diarrhea. Is it fleas?

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My kitten has been meowing and itching a lot and hasnt been eating his food. He vomitted twice the other day and it has strands of hair in it and he has also been pooping a strokg smelly diahrea with hair in it also... whats wrong with him he hardly plays. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 18 days old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Ramsey! I think he is vomiting and defecating hair because he is so itchy and grooming so much he is ingesting a ton of hair. Ingesting too much hair can lead to a hair ball obstruction or blockage. Since he is so itchy I think we need to figure out why. The most common thing is fleas. Take a fine tooth comb and brush him on his back near the tail. This is a favorite spot for fleas. If you see adults then you have an answer. If you don't, take a wet white tissue or paper towel and wipe the hair and debris on it. If you see black squiggly flecks that when wet become bloody streaks that is flea poop. If you find this you need to treat the fleas. Be sure that Ramsey h as been dewormed and has started vaccines. Revolution and Frontline are safe for 8 weeks and older kittens. If you don't find evidence of fleas I would have a Vet look at him. I wish Ramsey the best!

My kitten is itching, vomiting hair, and has diarrhea. Is it fleas?

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