Why are my cat's claws dark brown and not white? Is it normal?

It could be a normal color change, a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or from saliva staining from licking the area too much (allergies). Have your vet take a look at it to determine if there is anything abnormal that needs to be treated. If she doesn't seemed bothered by it and you don't see any swelling, redness, or discharge than it may just be normal.

This can be a sign of a fungal infection of the nail base. If the nails do not appear normal it could also be a sign of certain autoimmune nail diseases. I would recommend seeing a veterinarian - ringworm is one type of fungus that could cause an infection and the treatment is very different from a yeast fungal infection so your veterinarian may want to run some tests. If there are changes to the nail or paw pads your veterinarian may want to take a sample for biopsy to rule out immune diseases like pemphigus.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I think Zeus's paws are reddish brown from grooming his face. Persians tend to produce a lot of tears that are also reddish brown in color. There is a pigment in the tears and also in their saliva that can cause staining of the fur. If he has excessive tears from his eyes I would have your Vet check him out to make sure there isn't an infection or blocked tear duct. But in my experience with Persians is that it is common in their breed. I hope this helps!

Thank you for including pictures of Tommy's feet! The nail bed could just be dirty causing the brown color. My own cat gets this build up on his nail beds as well, and I used a soft cloth and some warm water to clean it off. You can try that to see if the helps. As for the thing sticking out of his pad, it could be a nail that has broken off in it or it could be a benign growth. I would have him checked out by a vet for this, but I wouldn't considered it an emergency because his pad doesn't look swollen or painful.

It is normal for cats to shed some of their nails as they grow out. This is why it is helpful to have things like a scratching post in your home so she can keep up with her nail health. I would look for signs of limping or excessive licking of the feet, if you see any of these it could indicate that her feet are hurting her and a trip to the vet would be indicated.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is difficult to know what to do without being able to evaluate him more closely. However, this is not likely a concern of any kind unless you notice any smell or discharge associated with it as in that case it may be an infection. Have a good day!

Based on your photos, this looks like pigmented areas of the paw pad, which can be normal in some cats. If the areas are not raised or painful then this is likely the case. If, however, the colored areas are a different texture/raised or seem painful/sensitive then a veterinary exam is recommended.