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Pet's info: Cat | Asian | Male | unneutered
Hi..Please tell me what is happening to this stray cat..it doesn't completely open its eyes and I feel a rough skin on its head when touched , like bumps..it also scratches its neck and head..is it mange..? Plus its mouth looks dirty..it fights with another stray and so I think the reddened skin is due to that..I am not sure though..please englighten me..thank you.
2 Answers

Answered By Lotus Altholtz
Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist
Published on January 19th, 2019
Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on January 18th, 2019
It looks like this kitten could have a skin infection or external parasite that is causing the lesions on his face. A viral upper respiratory infection would be another possibility. It sounds like this is something that may be contagious in your area, and I'm concerned that it has been fatal for other cats. If there is any way for you to have Mu examined by a vet I think that would be the best way to determine exactly what's going on which would help determine the best treatment.
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