My 5wk old kitten has scabs/scaly skin on head, mid-tail, chest and paws.?

The spots are dry, scaly, "crumbly" and are yellowish/grey with little or no hair growing in those areas. None of her litter mates (or the mother) have this problem or show any signs of this skin condition so I don't think it is contagious. I also don't think it's a flea related issue. This kitten is also smaller and thinner than the others.

The mother cat was a stray that adopted my boyfriend and I. The kittens were born outside so it could have come in contact with anything. They live inside now but the condition is only getting worse. My questions: What could possibly be wrong with this little kitty, how can I fix the problem and should I keep her separated from the others?

My 5wk old kitten has scabs/scaly skin on head, mid-tail, chest and paws.?

it sounds like ringworm...check with your vet for more answers

My 5wk old kitten has scabs/scaly skin on head, mid-tail, chest and paws.?

IM SO SO SORRY ILL PRAY 4 UR KITTY AND YES KEEP THEM SEPARTED FROM THE OTHERS

My 5wk old kitten has scabs/scaly skin on head, mid-tail, chest and paws.?

Sometimes what you just described happens because at birth the mother didnt properly clean the kitten and the scabs is from the dried placenta. That is what happend to the runt of my dogs puppy litter, it can easily be cleaned off however. If that is not it then it could be an allergic reaction to fleas and in that case the kitten will require a special flea shampoo.

My 5wk old kitten has scabs/scaly skin on head, mid-tail, chest and paws.?

Sounds like mange. If it is, this is quite infectious and gets worse the longer you keep it untreated. Treatment is relatively simple, but you do need to take the cat to the vet for proper identification of what type of mange and the appropriate medication for it.

My 5wk old kitten has scabs/scaly skin on head, mid-tail, chest and paws.?

Kidney disorders can cause lots of skin/fur issues. So that may be it. But ringworm is very common in cats too. Ringworm is a fungus with spores not a worm at all, and cats can carry the spores and NOT have symptoms. It sounds like your kitty is the runt of the litter and the kittens immune system may not be up to snuff yet so that may be why it's showing signs and the others aren't. Ringworm results in circular patches of hair loss with a scabby sore inside. Usually forms above the eyes, on the chin and on the paws first. Some types of ringworm glow under a black light, so you if you have access to one, you can try to check that way.

If it is ringworm it is contagious to everyone in your house... and not neccessarily from direct contact with the kitten...Spores float through air!

Your best bet is to take kitten to a vet! It's much easier to diagnose something if you can see the animal!!

My 5wk old kitten has scabs/scaly skin on head, mid-tail, chest and paws.?

I agree with one of the other answers...it's sounds like ringworm which is contagious to the other cats and to humans. She obviously caught it from somewhere, so it is likely the mother has it. Get the kitten to the vet for treatment.