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i bought a kitten at a pet store and took it to the vet because its hair was starting to fall out and was getting flaky. he is only 2 months old. well i found out that the whole litter has this problem. the vet did a test on the kitten for ringworm and they said it was negative. what can it be then?
Kasey -
Unfortunately, I cannot tell you what is wrong with your cat without the benefit of a physical exam. There are many skin disease that affects kittens.
Sometimes ringworm can be difficult to diagnose - ask your vet to retest and send a specimen to a lab for diagnosis.
Best Regards,
Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
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Answers by Expert:
Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
Expertise
General questions about the care and diseases of small animals
Experience
I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years;
Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years
Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Association of Shelter Veterinarians
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University
Extensive CE in Feline Medicine
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