Why is my kitten's skin crusty around eyes, nose, ears, and paws?

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My kitten ... Is having some Skin infections ... Crusty dry skin around cat eyes , nose , ear and gunk around paw .. my vet is not responding properly... He is just keep telling me to brush cat fur ... But still my kitten having same dry crusty skin. Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | 4 months and 7 days old | 2.646 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

There could be several reasons behind Copper’s skin issues. You definitely want to rule out a parasite such as ringworm (which humans can get) or mites. Ask your veterinarian if these have been ruled out at this point. If not, look into testing for these. Crustes around the eyes can indicate a viral infection. Ask your veterinarian if they are suspicious of that. Sometimes these problems can be related to food. I recommend to feed a high-quality diet such as Royal Cann Persian kitten food. It has additives and supplements for coat health for the breed. Royal Canin food is good in general if you cannot find the specific Persian variety. It will take one month before the food takes from effect. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why is my kitten's skin crusty around eyes, nose, ears, and paws?

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