What is this? Help!

[NabilBen]

Hey guys
I need your help please... I've rescued a kitten and he is doing fine. He's not showing any signs of illness. He's playful, in a good health. But I noticed something in his fur 3 days ago and I thought maybe he's shedding.
Can you please explain to me what's this!? I am freaking out!!!

 

[Graceful-Lily]

Looks like scabs from fungus or dry skin.

Does it have an odour?

 

[NabilBen]

No it doesn't smell at all.

Looks like scabs from fungus or dry skin.

Does it have an odour?

 

[Kieka]

Probably just scabs from old injuries, flea bites or scratches. They look worse then they are because all the fur falls out with them. As long as you aren't seeing raw red wounds or bad smells it's a monitor thing. As in monitor to see if there are any signs of something more serious.

 

[NabilBen]

Probably just scabs from old injuries, flea bites or scratches. They look worse then they are because all the fur falls out with them. As long as you aren't seeing raw red wounds or bad smells it's a monitor thing. As in monitor to see if there are any signs of something more serious.

But when the fur falls... I can see the pink skin. Other than that. He's doing perfect and everything is normal

 

[FeebysOwner]

Hi. He is scratching off scabs, hence the reason you see pink skin underneath. How widespread is this? Is it spreading? What different was going on right before you noticed this? Food/litter changes? Does he go outside?

 

[NabilBen]

Hi. He is scratching off scabs, hence the reason you see pink skin underneath. How widespread is this? Is it spreading? What different was going on right before you noticed this? Food/litter changes? Does he go outside?

Hello. Mostly on his arms/feet and a little next to his ears. There's no change in food nor litter. He's still a baby...still drinking milk (bottle feeding) he doesn't go outside.
I rescued him from a river. :/

 

[Kieka]

Pink skin should be the healthy new skin under the scab. Just like with humans having a shiny patch under scabs that fall off naturally.

If nothing else is off with him, just keep an eye out. Since he is a rescue it's possible that he got attacked or was itching from fleas or any number of conditions that can cause scabs. If he is getting new injuries then it may be a larger issue.

 

[NabilBen]

Pink skin should be the healthy new skin under the scab. Just like with humans having a shiny patch under scabs that fall off naturally.

If nothing else is off with him, just keep an eye out. Since he is a rescue it's possible that he got attacked or was itching from fleas or any number of conditions that can cause scabs. If he is getting new injuries then it may be a larger issue.

Okay I see. Thank you
Shall I take him to the vet just to make sure. I just don't wanna stress him since he's a baby

 

[Margret]

Unless you've already done it he's going to need a vet visit soon anyway, for worming and vaccinations. I'd just mention it when you're taking him in anyhow.

Are you keeping track of his weight? Is he gaining normally? Bottle feeding a kitten is a big job - I'm glad he's found a human who's up to it.

Margret

 

[NabilBen]

Yes hes

Unless you've already done it he's going to need a vet visit soon anyway, for worming and vaccinations. I'd just mention it when you're taking him in anyhow.

Are you keeping track of his weight? Is he gaining normally? Bottle feeding a kitten is a big job - I'm glad he's found a human who's up to it.

Margret

Yes he's gaining weight normally. Playful than ever. Pee and poop are also normal. For the vaccine and deworming. I am just waiting for him to reach 2 months old. He's only 1 month.
Thank you so much

 

[Margret]

If he's eating, playing, pooping, and peeing normally I wouldn't worry about things, unless you start seeing new wounds or scabs. Are there other animals in the household? Rough play could explain some minor injuries.

Also, we're all suckers for kitten pictures; could you post some, please?

Margret

 

[NabilBen]

If he's eating, playing, pooping, and peeing normally I wouldn't worry about things, unless you start seeing new wounds or scabs. Are there other animals in the household? Rough play could explain some minor injuries.

Also, we're all suckers for kitten pictures; could you post some, please?

Margret

No. There are no animals in the house. Attached are the pictures u requested. He's cute... isn't he?
And a clear 2 photos of pink skin

 

[Margret]

Mamanyt1953 , kitten pictures!

He's adorable. What's his name?

Margret

 

[NabilBen]

Mamanyt1953 , kitten pictures!

He's adorable. What's his name?

Margret

His name is *Versace* hehe.
Did you have a look on the photos with the pink skin?

 

[Margret]

Yes. It looks perfectly normal for new skin after the scab's come off.

Margret

 

[NabilBen]

Update
I had a vet visit today and sadly, it turned out that the kitten has Alopecia.
I bought medicine and he said that the kitten will heal in 15 days. No worries

Thank You guys

 

[FeebysOwner]

Update I had a vet visit today and sadly, it turned out that the kitten has Alopecia. I bought medicine and he said that the kitten will heal in 15 days. No worries Thank You guys

At least you have the answer - and, a solution!!! Heal well, Versace!!

 

[Kieka]

Glad you took the little one to the vet. Speedy healing Versace.

 

[NabilBen]

Thank You Guys Very Much