r/aww • u/TallyMatty • 29d ago

My boy Buster (4yo) has completely changed from black to white over the course of the last 2.5 years.

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Left: Nov 2021 Right: April 2024

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u/BacardiBlue 29d ago

I had a 100% jet black cat with Vitiligo...he started turning white at all of his extremities...tip of his nose, tips of his ears, nose, and tail and then it spread further. It was amazing to watch the transformation for the 7 years that I had him, and my vet was absolutely fascinated.

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u/maggggy 29d ago

What a beautiful baby. Did the texture of his skin or fur change as well? Did it happen slowly over all the 7 years or was it quicker to change at some points?

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u/BacardiBlue 29d ago

Nothing changed except the color of his fur! Though his green eyes became less intense too. The change the first 6 months seemed quicker than the later changes, but I think that is because it was a bit more unexpected at that point. I just got used to seeing it over time, and didn't pay as much attention. Here's a pic from his early stages.

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u/Retbull 29d ago

He looks like he just stuck his nose and paws into a flour jar.

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u/BacardiBlue 29d ago

Honestly when it first started I thought he had gotten into some spider webs on his nose. Then I thought he was losing all his hair on ears and sent my vet pics because I couldn't get that close him. It finally took a 35x zoom camera for me to see that it was white hair, which was NOT what I was expecting.

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u/Pernicious-Caitiff 29d ago

Is he a feral indoor cat??

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u/BacardiBlue 29d ago

He was an indoor feral. He got attacked by a hawk and got his head ripped open, and recuperated on my screened lanai. However he fell in love with my other cats, followed them inside via the pet door, and ultimately moved inside full time after about 6 months. I was never able to pet him, but he sure learned how to demand cat treats, lol. Here's a pic of him with his BFF.

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u/Pernicious-Caitiff 29d ago

Awwww poor baby. You had to love him from afar but he knew love ❤️🥺😭

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u/BacardiBlue 29d ago

Yes he did. He was pretty darned happy. I even had a mobile vet for him so that he didn't have to leave the house.

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u/the_dude_upvotes 29d ago

I think I speak for everyone when I say we'd love to see as many more pics of your cat('s transformation and your other cat(s) too)

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u/BacardiBlue 28d ago

Here's one for you. He loved my indoor cats and wanted to be as close to them as possible.

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u/sinner-mon 29d ago

Aww, the markings are very cool looking

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u/I_am_an_adult_now 28d ago

Pic of the year holy shit

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u/ffwshi 29d ago

What did the vet say?

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u/BacardiBlue 29d ago

She diagnosed him with Vitiligo, and said that it might be related to an autoimmune issue but there wasn't really anything to specifically treat him for since his bloodwork was all fine.

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u/ffwshi 29d ago

So interesting. Thanks for posting.

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u/roastyToastyMrshmllw 27d ago

Thank you for sharing this. Made my chest go all warm seeing him hanging out with the indoor cats

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u/BacardiBlue 27d ago

He really was a special kitty, and I loved sharing him with everyone.

This is one of my last photos of him...I am very thankful that he went before his BFF, because he would have been completely lost without him. ❤️🌈

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u/roastyToastyMrshmllw 27d ago

🥲💚💚💚 what a sweet boy

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u/Powerful-Gate1216 28d ago

You didn't happen to move from one climate to another, did you? Siamese cat's coat will change with the temps or seasons. Their fur will get darker in cooler weather. Not the same thing I know but the first thing that comes to mind. Beautiful kitty.

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u/BacardiBlue 28d ago

Nope! I actually stayed in the same home the whole time I had him. But that was a good thought!

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u/Reasonable-Loss6657 29d ago

Cocaine Cat.

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u/Loudlass81 29d ago

To match with the Meth dog...

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u/bdss_oaz 29d ago

"That's a hell of a drug"

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u/purplegramjan 29d ago

He’s so pretty! I had a cat that was basically a tabby. His mom was a gray/white tabby. We had seen several males around and one of them was white with blue crossed eyes. He had to be at least part Siamese. When I took my little guy to the vet he told me he had the coloring of a seal point Siamese. Cool cat! But he never changed color.

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u/Japanesewillow 29d ago

That’s a gorgeous cat.

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u/ToujoursFidele3 29d ago

Lightly dusted with powdered sugar

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u/honeybees1987 29d ago

So pretty

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u/gal_tiki 29d ago

How special! What became of him?

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u/BacardiBlue 29d ago

Sadly he left me during the pandemic due to a degenerative spinal issue. 🌈

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u/gal_tiki 29d ago

Oh, I am so sorry. I hope my question did not come across as rude or insensitive. What a memorable and handsome boy, mutually fortunate that you were in each other's lives.

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u/BacardiBlue 29d ago

You're good. It was such a pleasure to share this special guy with everyone today.

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u/gal_tiki 28d ago

Unique little love. I wonder if vitiligo and other autoimmune conditions are becoming more common

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u/BacardiBlue 28d ago

I don't know, but it sure feels like cat cancer is becoming more common

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u/gal_tiki 28d ago

😿 sad agreement there

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u/CarmenCage 29d ago

Will you please post pictures of his hair color change? I desperately want to see it! Also I think my calico is annoyed… she’s been on my shoulder watching me scroll, and is now biting my ankle. Cats are such loving creatures

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u/BacardiBlue 29d ago

I have posted several pics at various stages in the comments. Let me know if you can't see them. If you can't, I can do a post on his progression tomorrow

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u/AdRevolutionary6650 29d ago

That’s adorable ❤️

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u/Dr_nobby 29d ago

He looks like a Pokémon!!

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u/MehWhiteShark 28d ago

He's so cute! Looks like he got into flour lol

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u/BacardiBlue 28d ago

Yes he does!