My kitten is losing fur on its face. What's causing this hair loss?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Without seeing Bubu it’s hard to say why she has hair loss. I doubt it is from her diet but I would be concerned about parasites like fleas 9 demodex or she could have a skin infection. I recommend taking her to a vet for an exam. They may also check a stool sample for intestinal parasites which could be taking her nutrients causing hair loss. Good luck and kisses to Bubu!

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Oreo. Skin and hair coat problems can be caused by a variety of things including external parasites (fleas, ticks, mites, etc), nutritional problems including loss of nutrition/blood by intestinal parasites, other dietary issues, bacterial/fungal infections, among many others. I don't think the food is causing a problem unless you are not feeding kitten food and I have never heard of the litter causing a problem like this unless it is getting caked onto the hair and skin. They are definitely old enough to be dewormed and I would highly advise that. Deworming should start at 2 weeks of age and be done every 3 weeks for at least 3-4 times. If these areas of concern worsen and persist, I would highly advise you have your vet evaluate Oreo to try to figure out what is going on. It doesn't seem like it's something contagious but sometimes not all kittens are affected. Your vet can advise some tests if needed (skin scrape, skin cytology, fungal culture, woods lamp exam, etc) to try to determine what is going on. Once a diagnosis is made or suspected, a sound treatment plan can be put into action. Your vet can also advise you on a sound preventive health care plan including deworming, testing, vaccines, flea/tick control, etc. Good luck with Oreo.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Gizmo. Typically kittens start to lose their kitten fur around 6 to 12 months of age. Losing fur at this age can be a sign of a medical problem like mites. Without seeing him person, I can't say what is causing it and how it can be treated. I'd have him seen by a vet to get this diagnosed and treated. I hope this helps!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. With Nola being so young it is possible that she has a skin parasite or skin infection that needs treatment. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. She may need an anti-parasite medication or antibiotic for treatment. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Milo! If it is only a small area of hair loss it could be from him hitting or rubbing on something outside or an altercation with another cat. Other causes of hair loss are: skin infections, allergies, chin acne, ring worm or mites. It is hard to advise you on at home treatment with out seeing a picture or examining Milo. If the skin is not raw my best advice it to leave it be and monitor the area. If the area increased in size or the hair doesn't start to regrow then you should have your Vet examine Milo. I hope this helps and I wish Milo the best!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Crabcake. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian to ensure the hair loss is not problematic. Ringworm is unfortunately common in kittens. This could be spread to people and other pets in your home. Hopefully this is not the case, but you will want to know. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to a number of reasons such as allergies, a bacterial infection, mange, among many other reasons. It does sound like you think he may be feeling sick as well so I highly recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment so that he can be started on the right therapy. Best of luck!