Why does my cat have discolored spots on her ear tips? Is it serious?

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Hello. My cat had a spot on the tip of her ear and now it's starting on the other ear. It's not bald, but you can clearly see the difference in colour. It doesn't seem to bother her when I touch it. She doesn't seem to scratch her ears often either. She's an indoor cat and I don't have any other pets. What could this be? Thank you for your time. Pet's info: Cat | Chartreux | Female | spayed | 15 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

It could be a bacterial/fungal skin infection or an allergic dermatitis. You could clean the area with Mal-A-Ket wipes and see if that helps. Otherwise, have your vet take a look at her to determine the cause and prescribe medications to treat.

Why does my cat have discolored spots on her ear tips? Is it serious?

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