Why is my kitten's fur oily, tired, sneezing, and has eye discharge?

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Hello. I have come home today and my kitten seems to have oily looking fur behind her ears, on her tummy and on her chest. We don’t think she has been lying on anything to cause this. She is also very tired although she did not sleep well last night as I was out of the house. She also seems to sneeze quite a bit and she has a small amount of dry discharge in the corner of her eyes in the mornings. She is eating ok although I don’t think she likes her food, as she is only interested in chicken. Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 5 days old

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Misty. It may be that your kitten is changing her kitten coat. However, it may also indicate that she could have spilled someting on her coat. If she she develops any itchiness, hair loss, redening of the skin then this should be further assessed by your veterinarina. In regards to her food, some diet changes may cause alterations in normal coat health. Ideally she should be eating kitten food to provide all of her necessary kitten requirements. Chicken alone is not sufficient for her growing age. I would recommend offering varying types of kitten food and see which ones she prefers and monitoring her coat/skin for any additional changes. If she becomes lethargic, innapetent, has vomiting, or diarrhea, then she should be seen by her veterinarian promptly. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Why is my kitten's fur oily, tired, sneezing, and has eye discharge?

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