A Kitten with Mouth Sores and Brown Fur Loss

Kittens suffer from similar ailments that humans do, including hair loss and mouth sores. You can usually resolve these issues with some care and a trip to the veterinarian for medicine and vitamin supplements. Keep an eye out for any allergies your kitten may have, and ask your vet about a potential thyroid problem or common skin ailment.

  1. Feline Stomatitis

    • Determine if your kitten may have stomatitis, a painful mouth condition that bacterial plaque or common viral infections usually cause. Look inside your kitten's mouth for swollen gums, inflammation leading from the teeth back to the throat. Monitor its eating habits and check for bad breath. Cats with stomatitis will usually stop eating and grooming, which can lead to fur loss. Stomatitis can develop into a serious condition and includes a loss of teeth and excessive weight loss. Seek assistance immediately from your veterinarian or animal clinic if you suspect your cat is suffering from stomatitis.

    Allergic Reaciton

    • Consider if your kitten is suffering from an allergic reaction. Dust, mold, certain foods, exposure to antibiotics and ingesting pollen may cause fur loss and sores along the mouth. Dust mites and flea bites are also causes of hair loss and mouth sores. Your cat may be pulling out its own fur to try to combat the excessive itching. Hair loss in both felines and humans is called alopecia.

    Thyroid Problem

    • Cats suffering from a hyperactive thyroid may pull their own fur out due to a uremic itch that an increase of toxins in the blood causes. A thyroid disorder can also cause canker sores in a kitten's mouth. Many animals with a thyroid problem will also have a vitamin D deficiency. Ask your veterinarian for a thyroid test and possible vitamin treatments for your cat.

    Cat Acne

    • Cat acne is a known problem with kittens and cats of all ages. Just like humans, cats can develop painful blisters, blackheads and pimples near their mouth. Cat acne is thought to be caused from an oversecretion from the feline's sebaceous glands. The cat may be nervous in a new environment and trying to soothe itself by rubbing excessively along furniture. Or it may be overproducing oil to moisturize its dry skin. Your cat may also have an allergic reaction to its plastic food and water bowls. Cat acne can result in sores and fur loss along the chin, mouth, face and other areas of the body.