My cat's white fur is turning yellow, but he seems healthy. Why?

Hello. I am sorry Petal is so itchy. Yellowing fur can be due to oil and pus and debris from the skin staining the fur, and this would be related to the scratching. I would check Petal for fleas and treat for this if they are present. (discuss with your vet what products are safe, as many over the counter products are unsafe). If she does not have fleas I would have her checked by your vet to determine the underlying cause of the scratching.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to see in those pictures. That really requires an examination. That could be due to a skin infection or possibly just a normal pigmentation change. I would recommend that if this continues, you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment. Best of luck!

Hello, it may be associated with an aging change depending on how old your pup is. This could also happen with frequent licking and chewing as saliva has enzymes that stain fur. Other causes such as bacterial or yeast infections could also stain the fur. If Maxx is licking his paws frequently, he could have allergies with a secondary infection that may require medications to control. Have him seen by a veterinarian if he is licking, otherwise, you can continue to monitor him for any other changes with his coat. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Thank you for reaching out about Hamlet. His feces look very normal in consistency. The color change can be due to his diet or how he is digesting his food. I would not be overly concerned at this time. I wouldn't continue to monitor him. You can also have his feces tested to ensure he does not have any parasites.

Hi there, Thank you for reaching out about Noodles. I am hoping that she is eating well and consistently. If she isn't eating well or if you see a yellow discoloration in the white of her eyes or on the inside of her ears where there isn't any hair then I would be concerned about liver issues. In this case, you should take Noodles in to see a vet ASAP. If the yellow spots are only seen in the areas in the pictures you sent I think this could be an allergy or reaction of some sort. Before seeing a vet I would recommend making sure all of her food and water bowls are either stainless steel or ceramic (not plastic). Some cats can have skin reactions to plastic bowls. The other thing that might you might need to think about is food allergy. If her lips don't improve with changing her bowls or if they already aren't plastic then you should take her to a vet to discuss food options. I hope this is helpful information for you! Take care! Dr. Hinton

This is completely normal discoloration and it is due to dirt (possibly from feces and urine). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

White stool can be seen with a significant decrease in bile flow due to severe liver or gallbladder disease, but it doesn't sound like this is the case for Thumbs since he is otherwise healthy. Liver or gallbladder disease would also likely cause vomiting, decreased appetite and changes on lab work. It is more likely that the change in the color of his stool is related to diet and as long as he has been deemed healthy by your veterinarian it is not likely anything to worry about.