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My pure white cat's eyes are turning black almost like he has eye liner on the whole way around his eyes?? help??

Submitted: 464 days and 10 hours ago.

Category: Cat

Value: $15

Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION

Posted by ERAnimalNurse 464 days and 10 hours ago.

Info Request

Hello,

I am sorry your kitty is having trouble.

How old is your kitty?

Does he go outside?

Is he neutered?

Is he squinting?

Are you seeing any discharge from the eyes?

Is he rubbing his eyes?

Is the black on his eye lid?

Let me know and I will try to help.....

464 days and 9 hours ago.

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He is 3 years old, yes he is neutered, he never goes out side, declawed, see no discharge, doesn't seem to bother him, but sure bothers me, never had this before, does not seem to rub or even bother him, yes eyelid is black as well

Answer

Thanks for the additional information. It sounds like your kitty is experiencing a pigment change in his mucous membranes and eye lids. This pigment change is called lentigo, and is normal and benign. It can occur on eye lids, lips, nose and gums. It generally occurs as a kitty gets older. Since there is no squinting or discharge visible and your kitty appears to be fine otherwise, I think you are ok to watch your kitty. If you are really freaked about the changes you are seeing, you can have your kitty seen by his vet just in case. Please see the following website for more information on lentigo.

http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/diseasesconditionscat/f/catlentigo.htm

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. If this has been helpful, please hti the green accept button. Good luck with your kitty!

Expert:	ERAnimalNurse
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Answered:	11/30/2008

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