Besides parasites and infectious diseases, kittens’ most troublesome issues also include skin diseases and abdominal bloating.

　　The earlier skin diseases are detected, the easier they are to control, especially in kittens. Never wait until the whole body is covered with dandruff, redness, and hair loss before seeking medical help. At that time, injections and medication to quickly control the condition will undoubtedly be a heavy burden on the developing internal organs of the kitten. Below is a brief introduction to common skin diseases in kittens:

　　1. Flea Allergic Dermatitis: As the name suggests, this is caused by flea bites, resulting in red papules at the wound sites. Cats scratch because of the itchiness, leading to wounds. Sometimes the wounds are complicated by fungal and bacterial infections, making the affected area larger and larger.

　　2. Sarcoptic Mange: This is caused by sarcoptic mites, which first parasitize the ears, then affect the head, and finally the whole body. When these mites consume the cat’s skin debris, they cause intense itching. So, if you find your kitten scratching its ears constantly while shaking its head, be alert. If scabs, ulcers, or pustules have already formed... please do not “observe” any longer. Hurry and take the kitten to the hospital for treatment!

　　3. Ringworm: Cats under one year old are very susceptible to ringworm, a special kind of fungus. Typical symptoms include irregular round hairless patches mixed with scaly spots and scabs, sometimes accompanied by allergic papules. Because ringworm is highly contagious and zoonotic, once detected, it must be treated and controlled promptly.

　　If a kitten already suffers from a skin disease, all related items should be thoroughly disinfected using 0.5% bleach solution to wipe or spray surfaces. The effect will be better if combined with sun exposure for 5-6 hours a day, continuously for one week. Ideally, keep exposing the kitten’s environment to sunlight until it is fully treated and healed. Since fungi survive in spore form, even after the kitten’s treatment is effective, continue for about one week to ten days, and also disinfect the items this way. This prevents recurrence, as residual fungal spores can survive and lie dormant for 3 to 4 years. (Source：PetsZone)