Stains, regardless of where they are, always worry us. And of course, we know well that if they have a dark color or if they increase in size in humans, they are often a sign of cancer. But… Does the same thing happen with cats?
If we see that our furry have spots on their noses and we don't know why, then we will solve the doubt.
What is a biosimilar
The spots on the nose of cats, known as simple lentigosAlthough it may seem otherwise, they are not freckles, but hyperpigmentation. These they measure less than 1mm in diameter and are closely clustered. They appear especially in tabby cats, and more specifically in those with orange fur, but any furry one can develop them at some point in their life.
Are they benign or malignant?
The most common is that they are benign, especially if cats have already been born with them. Thus, they will not feel any itch or pain, so that in principle we will not have to worry; although a visit to the vet never hurts.
When do you have to take him or her to the vet?
I personally think that you have to take it as soon as we see that it has a stain that was not there before. It does not matter the size and color: if that spot has just appeared, it may be a sign of disease. For this reason alone, I already recommend consulting with a veterinary professional because the opposite could be worse.
In addition, if our furry has a white nose, we should ask him if he could have cancer. There is a type of cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, that affects these felines and it is VERY serious and aggressive. The main symptom is the appearance of a small spot on the nose that becomes larger and larger while "eating" (almost literally) the nose. Colds that cannot be cured, loss of appetite and weight, and apathy are also symptoms of this cancer. You have more information here.
I hope it has been useful to you.