![]() ![]() Furthermore, unlike freckles, they do not increase or darken when exposed to the sun but despite this we always remember that excessive exposure to the sun can cause burns in cats that could lead to melanoma of the skin. Lentigo lesions are not freckles, and are distinguished from this type of spots by their darker color, sparse distribution, and some scarcity. These lesions appear flat, do not itch or cause pain, and do not have redness or other discoloration. If our cat has these lesions on the face it is likely that he also has them elsewhere, such as on the eyelids or on the palate. Small lesions of a millimeter or less may appear close together, making an area up to 10mm wide discolored. On the other hand, when more lesions appear in the area, in large numbers, we will have the so-called profuse lentigo. Some cats may also be prone to freckles. If our cat falls into this category, we should expect that as it ages more freckled lesions will appear. Usually the cat has a single lesion or a small series, and this is precisely the characteristic of this pathology. ![]() We usually notice in these cases of lentigo simplex the black spots on the cat’s nose first, and we begin to worry even more if more spots appear or if some grow in size. When our cat shows black or brown spots on the lips, nose and near the eyes, we could certainly worry, as we often do not know what they are and if they are threatening or not. They are actually harmless and the reason they appear is usually the so-called lentigo simplex, a genetic condition common in orange, tabby (striped), flame, tortoiseshell and calico (tri-colored) cats. Often these spots, real freckles, appear when the cat is now middle-aged or elderly, but there are cases of cats in which they begin to appear at one year of age. If while we pet it we notice some strange black spots on the cat’s nose, or on its lips, it could be the sign of some problem. ![]()
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