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My kitten's coat feels rough now. Is this normal as he grows?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | 3 months and 17 days old

My kitten’s coat when he was younger and now ! Now it is becoming more rough , Why ? Although i feed him good quality dry and wet food

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 2nd, 2019

Kittens will go through growing phases where their coat will look more dull or more shiny until they reach adult age. I would not be overly concerned based on those photos you posted - I think he looks normal. Once he is closer to adulthood you can have a better idea of how the coat is really doing and you can make a judgment from there if you need to change foods or add in a coat supplement to the diet.

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