Why is my kitten's tail and body covered in flaky, crusty skin?

This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Sweep regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.

This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Simba regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.

This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Luna regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.

Poor Snickett! Those spots on Snickett could be several things including allergies to fleas, something in the environment or food. Thyroid disease can also cause skin problems. I recommend for him to be examined by his veterinarian as they will likely prescribe treatment since it's all down his back. There are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they are unlikely to address the underlying cause. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for pets, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Ice regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.

Yes, a flea allergy is possible if Toby has fleas (or has even gotten a few flea bites!). Other possible causes of hair loss and scabs could be due to ringworm or mange. Due to Toby's young age, Revolution is the best available flea preventative, but this medication is prescription based. Once he is over 8 weeks of age, Advantage is another OTC option. Be sure to apply one of these flea preventatives once a month. In some cats with flea allergies, skin infections can develop due to excessive itching. At this point, I do recommend that Toby is examined by a vet to start flea control, check for signs of a skin infection (and start antibiotics if needed), as well as rule out the presence of ringworm or mange. I hope that all goes well!

This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Sushi regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.