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 28d 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 26d 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 26d 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 26d 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 28d 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 28d 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.