The medical name for it is infantile seborrheic dermatitis.
Cradle cap kittens.
Cradle cap is the common term for infantile seborrheic dermatitis.
I ve a kitten that has patches of crusty skin at first i thought it was good it s very similar to cradle cap in babies this is probably caused by an allergic reaction.
Cradle cap is a minor hairline.
What you describe as cradle cap could be something else such as a flea allergy or a mite problem.
First of all make sure you de flea sweep regularly every month with a high quality spot on ex.
Babies are known for their soft smooth skin but cradle cap is common in newborns.
Humans are a temporary host as they do not like living on us.
Cradle cap is common in newborns.
She gave him antibotics doggie benydrl and sebozole miconazole nitrate 2 chloroxylenol 1 to shampoo him in twice a week.
A major difference between these conditions is that atopic dermatitis usually causes significant itching.
You should have your cat spayed after this litter is weaned.
If he is only six weeks old very skinny and was covered in fleas he could also be anaemic.
It usually isn t itchy.
Owners often report it looks like cradle cap in kids dry scalp and a bit flaky.
I did everything she told me too and he is not getting better if.
It s probably just part of the birthing stuff that hasn t been cleaned off the kitten by its mother yet.
Cradle cap is an inflammatory skin condition that typically appears on a baby s scalp.
Cradle cap is a common skin condition in newborns and babies that causes rough patches on their scalp.
It shows up in roughly 10 percent of babies most often between the ages of 3 weeks and 12 months.
Keeping the kittens confined to an area where you can clean and disinfect easily one part chlorax to10 parts water would be best.
Well done for rescuing this poor kitten but i think a vet appointment is essential.
This is the only mange that crosses species and will spread to cats birds and humans.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
And she also did a fungial test and it came back negative.
My bailey has what looks like cradle cap.
At any rate if it is ringworm it is curable and will just take some time for the kittens to clear it 4 8 weeks.
It s sometimes confused with another skin condition atopic dermatitis.