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Got a kitten from a friend after ~20 days; too small for vaccines/deworming; saw black bits above the eye thought dirty; later noticed abnormality; day 3 the eye area spread; what skin disease is this?
The photo shows hair loss, skin damage, more dander, and scabs above the eye and on the ear, likely a skin disease. Spread and dander rule out fights or injury. Suspected fungal infection; confirm with a skin scrape at the vet, which is not costly. Or first try a Wood's lamp for green fluorescence.
My four-month-old kitten is between its second and third vaccines so wasn’t dewormed; I found fleas, applied topical treatment, but still see live fleas—did I use too little?
After topical deworming, parasites usually take 3–7 days to clear; fleas specifically 3–5 days, so seeing live ones early is normal—don't re-dose. Remove fallen fleas and disinfect the environment, and control the dose since the medicine is toxic.
My kitten’s first vaccine was July 13; the second should be Aug 3-8, but it keeps having runny nose and tears, no improvement off meds, and the vet says wait until well. Now medicated again, delaying vaccines; will this affect it, and must it restart from dose 1? Also the cat has been slightly balding since last week with stuff on its body; the vet says not ringworm, small blisters at ear base/back, not eczema, just observe.
Waiting until well before vaccinating ensures best immune response. If the interval is exceeded, check antibody levels first to decide whether to restart or just catch up—the plan depends on the cat and titers, so discuss with the vet. The ear-base/back blisters may be skin disease; if no improvement, do a skin scraping. Boost immunity and protect the area from scratching.
How to Deworm a Two-Month-Old Kitten
Kittens are protected by their mother's antibodies for the first two months, so deworming starts after weaning. Parasites split into internal and external types needing different medications, and choosing the right product depends on the kitten's weight, age, and pregnancy or nursing status.
How to Care for Newborn Kittens
A newborn kitten with no mother is fragile and will not survive without help: keep it warm, get milk replacer into it fast, and stimulate it to relieve itself. Watch for dehydration and diarrhea, shield its young eyes from bright light, and start vaccines and deworming by two to three months.
Simple Feeding Guide for Puppies and Kittens 0–1 Year
A general puppy/kitten feeding guide! 'General' means it suits most babies; it covers clothing, food, and shelter across three life stages.
How to Help a Kitten Quickly Adapt to a New Environment
Will a kitten have a stress reaction in a new home? What if a shy kitten refuses food? How should a newcomer get along with a resident cat? These seem simple but make owners very anxious.
What Traits Does a Healthy Kitten Have?
New owners worry about bad breeders and 'week kittens' that sicken days after purchase. So what should you check to pick a healthy kitten? Here are the usual signs of a healthy cat.
How to Wean a Kitten
If not weaned at the right time, a kitten may want mother's milk into adulthood. Usually by 2 months it should be fully weaned.
Which Cat Vaccines Are Optional
Many, but these are non-core vaccines for uncommon diseases; whether to give them depends on the cat's environment. In cat-heavy places with a confirmed case, a newcomer may be vaccinated for safety—or isolation may work better, since some vaccines aren't reliably effective.