My Ragdoll cat's nose turned pink. Is this color change normal?

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Hi! I have a cat that is a ragdoll seal point, his nose was dark brown when he was a baby and over the past month (he's 8 months old), his nose has turned from dark brown to pink. He still behaves the same, eats well, is very active and healthy, but the breeder told me this is not normal. Should I be worried? Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | neutered | 8 months old | 10 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. This may be a condition called vitiligo - a form of depigmentation seen in dogs & people, too. It is pretty rare in cats & may have a genetic/hereditary basis or may be immune mediated. You do want to have your vet take a look at this even though there is no treatment & this is primarily a cosmetic condition. You just want to make sure there are no other reasons for the depigmentation. Your veterinarian may elect just to wait & watch, or may recommend a biopsy. Follow their recommendation. There have been a few instances where a few years down the road, the area will repigment, but there is no way to predict. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My Ragdoll cat's nose turned pink. Is this color change normal?

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