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Cats · Parasites

What does it mean if your kitten is losing spots of hair?

Patchy hair loss in kittens may involve parasites, fungal infection or other skin disease.

Patchy hair loss in kittens may involve parasites, fungal infection or other skin disease. Examination helps identify the cause.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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