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Why do white cats get eye boogers, sunburned and white hair?

PoC avatarPosted on May 29, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 29, 2022

There are three questions in the title. I will answer them in reverse order! Why do white cats have white fur? Cats which are completely white have a gene in their genetic makeup which is called the dominant white gene. … Continue reading →

Posted in white | Tagged cat genetics, Clogged Tear Duct of a Cat, dominant white gene, flat-faced persian, genetics, sunburn, tear duct overflow, white cats

Deafness in cats – causes, diagnosis and management plus dog info. too

PoC avatarPosted on January 23, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 23, 2022

This article covers the causes, the breeds most commonly concerned, diagnosis and management of deafness in cats (plus info on dog breeds predisposed to deafness). It is closely based on a research paper called: AETIOLOGY, PREVALENCE AND DIAGNOSIS OF DEAFNESS … Continue reading →

Posted in deaf | Tagged cat disability, cat genetics, Deaf cat, Deafness in Cats, deafness in dogs, disabled cat, human to cat relationship, living with deaf cat, white cats | 2 Replies

What is solar dermatitis in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on November 26, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 26, 2021

In cats, solar dermatitis is a recurrent skin disease caused by exposure to sunlight leading to sunburn. It is most often seen in white cats or cats with white noses and white ears. It is a recurrent inflammation which may … Continue reading →

Posted in solar dermatosis | Tagged bicolor cats, cancer, cat ears, cat health, cat health care, damaged ears, solar dermatitis, solar dermatosis, sunburn, sunscreen, tattooing cats, white cats | Leave a reply

How rare are white cats?

PoC avatarPosted on September 24, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 24, 2021

About 3 percent of cats are white. However, the question needs to apply to domestic and stray cats outside of the pedigree cat population. This is because cat breeders sometimes selectively breed white cat, which distorts the percentage of all-white, … Continue reading →

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Do cats get sunburned? Yes, and skin cancer sometimes.

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 22, 2021

Yes, cats do get sunburned sometimes. We see this quite a lot on the Internet and it is particularly relevant at the moment in many parts of the world where it’s very hot. The interesting aspect of domestic cats getting … Continue reading →

Posted in sunburn | Tagged cancer, cat ears, cat health, cat health care, DNA, dominant white gene, feline cancer, sunburn, UV light, white cats | Leave a reply

5 facts about blue-eyed domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on August 27, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 27, 2020

People ask the following questions about blue-eyed cats: Are blue-eyed cat deaf? Are blue-eyed cats blind? Are blue-eyed cats rare? Are blue-eyed cats more sensitive to light? Are blue-eyed cats more expensive? These are my answers: Blue-eyed cats are often … Continue reading →

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Can you use suncream on cats?

PoC avatarPosted on August 21, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 21, 2020

This is a problematic area. You can use suncream on cats but you have to be careful about how it is used. In general, domestic cats like to lie in the sun. Cats with white non-pigmented areas of skin can … Continue reading →

Posted in suncream | Tagged cancer, cat ears, cat nose, cat products, substances toxic to cats, sunblock cream, sunburn, sunscreen, toxic to cats, white cats | Leave a reply

Why are domestic cats white?

PoC avatarPosted on June 18, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 18, 2020

The question effectively asks why cats are white all over. It is because they have a dominant gene symbolised by the letter W which removes pigment from the hair strands. It does this by removing the pigment creating cells in … Continue reading →

Posted in white | Tagged cat coats, cat genetics, dominant white gene, genes, genetics, piebald gene, white cat coats, white cats, white spotting gene | Leave a reply

Can bobcats be white?

PoC avatarPosted on May 22, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 22, 2020

Yes, bobcats can be white because they can be albino and albino bobcats are all-white. Albinism is different to white cats caused by the dominant white gene. An albino individual has a congenital absence of pigmentation through the body including … Continue reading →

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Can pumas be white?

PoC avatarPosted on April 8, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 22, 2020

In 2020, there is no evidence that pumas can be white but this may change in the future.

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Posted in Puma | Tagged cat genetics, genetics, puma, puma description, white cats

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