Nose color change

[ChristineL]

@Dr. Jeff, @Dr. Christina and @Dr. Jean Hofve,

I’ve noticed that over the past four months, the color of my male cat’s nose has gradually changed from black to a flesh-colored pink. Is this a normal change, or could it be a sign of an underlying health issue (early warning sign)?

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Thanks for posting Christine!

Is this a normal change, or could it be a sign of an underlying health issue (early warning sign)?

Was his nose ever uniformly black like coal?

 

[ChristineL]

Thanks for posting Christine!

Was his nose ever uniformly black like coal?

Yes, sir! Uniformly black like coal when he was young but the color started to go lighter...

 

[ChristineL]

@Dr. Jeff, @Dr. Christina and @Dr. Jean Hofve - Following up on my original post: Is the color change indicative of an imbalance?

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Is the color change indicative of an imbalance?

It depends (on the full case).

In a young and otherwise healthy kitty it may just be a developmental change.

Does he have other symptoms?

 

[ChristineL]

@Dr. Jeff,

Yes, he does have other symptoms but not many - he is fearful (and super sweet and gentle) in nature, itchy skin,...some pickiness with food (he's on raw) and a very peculiar liking to the smell of this: Force of Nature Non-Toxic & Sustainable Cleaning Essentials