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Sometimes my cat's black fur has a gingerish tinge, is a dietry deciciency?

Submitted: 133 days and 17 hours ago.

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My cats have been at various ages and both sexes and are only occasionaly affected. I've not tried anything as I do not know the cause. Currently they are fed on Iam's dried food, with water at hand.

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Hi there,

Actually this is normal.Orange is the dilute of black.Just like our hair has highlights, so does cat fur.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_coat_genetics

So your kitty is just purrfect.

Warmest best wishes

Terri

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Expert:	Terri Riba
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Answered:	7/11/2009

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My cats have been at various ages and both sexes and are only occasionaly affected. I've not tried anything as I do not know the cause. Currently they are fed on Iam's dried food, with water at hand.

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Hi there,

Actually this is normal.Orange is the dilute of black.Just like our hair has highlights, so does cat fur.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_coat_genetics

So your kitty is just purrfect.

Warmest best wishes

Terri

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Sometimes my cat's black fur has a gingerish tinge, is a dietry deciciency?

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Already Tried: My cats have been at various ages and both sexes and are only occasionaly affected. I've not tried anything as I do not know the cause. Currently they are fed on Iam's dried food, with water at hand.

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Hi there, Actually this is normal.Orange is the dilute of black.Just like our hair has highlights, so does cat fur. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_coat_genetics So your kitty is just purrfect. Warmest best wishes Terri

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Already Tried:
My cats have been at various ages and both sexes and are only occasionaly affected. I've not tried anything as I do not know the cause. Currently they are fed on Iam's dried food, with water at hand.

Hi there,

Actually this is normal.Orange is the dilute of black.Just like our hair has highlights, so does cat fur.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_coat_genetics

So your kitty is just purrfect.

Warmest best wishes

Terri