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My black cat's fur is turning reddish-brown. How can I fix this?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5 years and 4 months old | 14 lbs

Hi, my cat is a suit cat. But the black parts of his fur are starting to turn reddish brown. Is this bad and how do I fix it.

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on May 1st, 2019

It's not uncommon for the black parts of the coat to turn reddish with sun exposure. That's the most common cause and it's a benign change. A poor diet could also potentially do it as well. Make sure you are feeding a high quality cat food. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

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