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What's causing my kitten's dry skin patch above his eyebrow?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 3 months and 16 days old

My kitten looks like he has a dry skin patch above his left eyebrow..what could be happening

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 17th, 2018

I’m sorry to hear about Onyx! This looks like it could be irritation from rubbing/scratching at the eye, a skin infection, mites, ringworm, or a hypersensitivity reaction (often to fleas, mosquitos, etc). If you have an E-collar, put that on so he can’t continue to scratch at it. Then book the next available appointment with your vet to help determine what is most likely the cause. Best of luck to you and Onyx!

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