Why is there a new brown area on my cat's nose? Is it normal?

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What could cause a new brown area on the bridge of cat's nose? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

If the skin appears normal and the brown color is just a color change in the fur, it may be a normal part of growing up - I see that George is only a year old. Many cats will have some color changes in their fur as they become adults. If the skin appears sore, red, or otherwise abnormal in this area, then it could be caused by an allergy problem, a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or even a tumor such as a squamous cell carcinoma, although this would be somewhat unusual in such a young cat. If you are concerned about the brown area, I would recommend having it checked by a vet when you are able to - he/she can do some simple skin tests if needed to determine if there is any problem.

Why is there a new brown area on my cat's nose? Is it normal?

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