My cat has more and more white spots on his ears. What could it be?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is possible that this is part of his normal skin pigmentation. It would help to be able to either see a picture or even better being able to evaluate Djago. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment. Good luck!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to know for sure based on these pictures though this is possibly a normal pigmentation change. If it is not associated with itchiness or discomfort, there is no need to be concerned about this. If you ever notice any discomfort or itchiness, have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!

It's possible they are small cysts. You'll want to keep a close eye on them. If you notice any change at all, in color, size, or tenderness, you'll want to visit your local Veterinarian as soon as possible.

These are probably not sun burn areas, as those would be red and ulcerated in appearance. Instead these are probably freckles. To make sure that there are no other causes of this (i.e. Cancer, skin disease) I would recommend having your vet take a look at best areas or sharing a photo via private consultation request here with one of the available experts. I hope things work out well for your kitty.

From looking at the pictures it looks like Bella has freckles! As cats get older it is not uncommon for them to develop brown or black spots on their skin that are simply freckles. I would strongly recommend to keep a close eye on them though. If they are changing, developing scabs, and/or ulcerated, I would strongly recommend to see your veterinarian for an exam.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is possible that this spot is part of Honey Boy's normal pigmentation of his skin. If you believe that this spot has appeared rapidly or suddenly, and if it is changing in size or appearance, I recommend making an appointment with your veterinarian to have it examined. Otherwise, you can monitor the spot over time and look for changes. Pigmented areas on the skin can be benign, but unfortunately, they could also indicate malignant forms of cancer, such as melanoma. Your veterinarian will be able to examine the area, and can take a biopsy of the site to send for histopathology to determine what cell types are present. I hope this is helpful!

Hello, and thank you for your question. Are the spots rough or crusty? Or is it just a discolouration of the skin? If there is a roughness to the spots, then I would worry about a possible skin infection (bacterial, fungal, or parasitic), and I would recommend taking Harlequin to the vet. They can perform tests such as a skin scraping or cytology to check for the underlying cause. At minimum, they may suggest a topical antibiotic and/or anti-inflammatory cream in case of an infection. If it is only a discolouration and he seems healthy and not itchy around the ear, I would monitor it for now unless the spots worsen or increase in number. I hope this helps, and that Harlequin is feeling well!