{"id":69792,"date":"2022-04-22T03:57:54","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T03:57:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:57:56","slug":"do-cats-paw-pads-change-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/","title":{"rendered":"Do cats paw pads change color?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Do_cats_paw_pads_change_color\" title=\"Do cats paw pads change color?\">Do cats paw pads change color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Why_does_my_cat_have_black_pads\" title=\"Why does my cat have black pads?\">Why does my cat have black pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#What_color_should_my_cats_paw_pads_be\" title=\"What color should my cat&#8217;s paw pads be?\">What color should my cat&#8217;s paw pads be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Why_do_paw_pads_change_color\" title=\"Why do paw pads change color?\">Why do paw pads change color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Why_are_my_cats_paw_pads_black\" title=\"Why are my cats paw pads black?\">Why are my cats paw pads black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#What_breed_of_cat_has_black_paw_pads\" title=\"What breed of cat has black paw pads?\">What breed of cat has black paw pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#What_color_should_cat_pads_be\" title=\"What color should cat pads be?\">What color should cat pads be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Why_are_my_cats_paws_not_pink\" title=\"Why are my cat&#8217;s paws not pink?\">Why are my cat&#8217;s paws not pink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Why_are_my_dogs_paw_pads_changing_color\" title=\"Why are my dog&#8217;s paw pads changing color?\">Why are my dog&#8217;s paw pads changing color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#What_Colour_should_dogs_paw_pads_be\" title=\"What Colour should dogs paw pads be?\">What Colour should dogs paw pads be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#What_causes_a_dogs_pads_to_turn_yellow\" title=\"What causes a dog&#8217;s pads to turn yellow?\">What causes a dog&#8217;s pads to turn yellow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Can_cats_have_black_paw_pads\" title=\"Can cats have black paw pads?\">Can cats have black paw pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#What_color_should_cat_paws_be\" title=\"What color should cat paws be?\">What color should cat paws be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#What_type_of_cat_has_black_paw_pads\" title=\"What type of cat has black paw pads?\">What type of cat has black paw pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Why_are_my_cats_paw_pads_turning_white\" title=\"Why are my cat&#8217;s paw pads turning white?\">Why are my cat&#8217;s paw pads turning white?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#What_color_should_a_cats_paw_pads_be\" title=\"What color should a cat&#8217;s paw pads be?\">What color should a cat&#8217;s paw pads be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Why_are_my_cats_paws_less_pink\" title=\"Why are my cats paws less pink?\">Why are my cats paws less pink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Why_are_my_cats_paw_pads_pale\" title=\"Why are my cats paw pads pale?\">Why are my cats paw pads pale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Should_cats_have_pink_paws\" title=\"Should cats have pink paws?\">Should cats have pink paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Why_are_my_dogs_paws_changing_colors\" title=\"Why are my dogs paws changing colors?\">Why are my dogs paws changing colors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#What_color_should_dogs_paw_pads_be\" title=\"What color should dog&#8217;s paw pads be?\">What color should dog&#8217;s paw pads be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Why_are_my_dogs_paws_turning_brown\" title=\"Why are my dogs paws turning brown?\">Why are my dogs paws turning brown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Why_are_my_dogs_paws_fading\" title=\"Why are my dogs paws fading?\">Why are my dogs paws fading?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#What_color_should_dog_paw_pads_be\" title=\"What color should dog paw pads be?\">What color should dog paw pads be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-paw-pads-change-color\/#Should_dog_paws_be_pink_or_black\" title=\"Should dog paws be pink or black?\">Should dog paws be pink or black?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_paw_pads_change_color\"><\/span>Do cats paw pads change color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those pads can vary in color from cat to cat, but <b>once they are born, they should stay that color. So, if you have recently noticed a change in your cat&#8217;s paw pad appearance, here are a few reasons why that might be.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_have_black_pads\"><\/span>Why does my cat have black pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is completely normal; <b>pigmentation usually gets picked up from coat color; but not always. Pointed cats (Siamese are pointed coats) tend to bestow dark colored paw pads and nose leathers (the skin on the end of the nose) on their offspring, even if the kittens do not have the Siamese points in their coats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_my_cats_paw_pads_be\"><\/span>What color should my cat&#8217;s paw pads be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ginger and white cats will have pink paw pads, black cats will have black paw pads, and grey cats will have grey paw pads. Cats with multi-colored fur will often have paw pads with a range of colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_paw_pads_change_color\"><\/span>Why do paw pads change color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most obvious reasons for changes of color in the pads is injury. <b>Any kind of injury can scar and damage the pads, causing discoloration. Some injuries involving the paw pads might be apparent, like an open wound.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_paw_pads_black\"><\/span>Why are my cats paw pads black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sometimes the cat pad might change color due to growing age. With the age, the pad can turn black. A reaction to certain things or allergy, trauma, or stress can also be a major reason behind the change of color. But in such cases, the paw pad can retain its natural color back in a few days or a week.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_cat_has_black_paw_pads\"><\/span>What breed of cat has black paw pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pointed cats (Siamese are pointed coats) tend to bestow dark colored paw pads and nose leathers (the skin on the end of the nose) on their offspring, even if the kittens do not have the Siamese points in their coats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_cat_pads_be\"><\/span>What color should cat pads be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paw pad color is <b>usually related to the color or pattern of a cat&#8217;s coat. For instance, in the Ocicat breed, chocolate-colored cats have chocolate-pink paw pads, fawn cats have pink pads and blue cats have blue (gray) pads.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_paws_not_pink\"><\/span>Why are my cat&#8217;s paws not pink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats&#8217; paw pads can change color due to injury, trauma, illness, and disease. This could be due to stepping on a piece of glass, being bitten by an insect, burns, and ingrown claws. Other reasons for sudden changes in paw pad color include vitiligo, plasma cell pododermatitis, and anemia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_dogs_paw_pads_changing_color\"><\/span>Why are my dog&#8217;s paw pads changing color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your Dog&#8217;s Paws Are Naturally Pink and Black Typically, <b>most canines&#8217; fur and paws turn darker as they age (for reasons discussed above). Sometimes your dog&#8217;s beans won&#8217;t go black at all but brown. This is all in the genes as well, and some dog breeds have brown noses as well as brown paw pads.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Colour_should_dogs_paw_pads_be\"><\/span>What Colour should dogs paw pads be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These pads can range in color from <b>black to pink or white and one dog may have a combination of all three. Although they feel like leather, they are actually made of epidermis, an outer skin that&#8217;s the same as what&#8217;s on the soles of our feet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_dogs_pads_to_turn_yellow\"><\/span>What causes a dog&#8217;s pads to turn yellow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a mass caused by <b>excess production of keratin. Typically benign, you may spot a keratoma, also known as a corn, on the bottom of your dog&#8217;s paw pad. These masses can be painful, so it&#8217;s best to see a vet as soon as possible if your dog has any growths on their paw pads.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_have_black_paw_pads\"><\/span>Can cats have black paw pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paw pad color is related to fur color <b>Black cats have black pads, white cats usually have light-pink pads, orange cats have orange pads, tabbies may have brick red or gray pads, and so on. If your cat is multicolored, the odds are good that his pads are multicolored, too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_cat_paws_be\"><\/span>What color should cat paws be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The color of the pads generally coordinates with your kitty&#8217;s fur color, which makes sense. But sometimes, the paw pad color will match the nose. White cats usually have pink pads, and the same goes for ginger cats. Black kitties have black pads, and gray cats have gray pads.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_cat_has_black_paw_pads\"><\/span>What type of cat has black paw pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bombays<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_paw_pads_turning_white\"><\/span>Why are my cat&#8217;s paw pads turning white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ginger and white cats will have pink paw pads, black cats will have black paw pads, and grey cats will have grey paw pads. Cats with multi-colored fur will often have paw pads with a range of colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_a_cats_paw_pads_be\"><\/span>What color should a cat&#8217;s paw pads be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7. Paw pad color is related to fur color. <b>Black cats have black pads, white cats usually have light-pink pads, orange cats have orange pads, tabbies may have brick red or gray pads, and so on. If your cat is multicolored, the odds are good that his pads are multicolored, too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_paws_less_pink\"><\/span>Why are my cats paws less pink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats&#8217; paw pads can change color due to <b>injury, trauma, illness, and disease. This could be due to stepping on a piece of glass, being bitten by an insect, burns, and ingrown claws. Other reasons for sudden changes in paw pad color include vitiligo, plasma cell pododermatitis, and anemia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_paw_pads_pale\"><\/span>Why are my cats paw pads pale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cat&#8217;s paw pads turn very pale, <b>your cat might have anemia. Anemia is the decrease of red blood cells as a result of low iron. These red blood cells carry oxygen to the body. If your cat becomes anemic, there can be a whirlwind of other symptoms that come along with it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_cats_have_pink_paws\"><\/span>Should cats have pink paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They can even be different colors. Paw pad color is usually related to the color or pattern of a cat&#8217;s coat. For instance, in the Ocicat breed, chocolate-colored cats have chocolate-pink paw pads, <b>fawn cats have pink pads and blue cats have blue (gray) pads.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_dogs_paws_changing_colors\"><\/span>Why are my dogs paws changing colors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, <b>most canines&#8217; fur and paws turn darker as they age (for reasons discussed above). Sometimes your dog&#8217;s beans won&#8217;t go black at all but brown. This is all in the genes as well, and some dog breeds have brown noses as well as brown paw pads.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_dogs_paw_pads_be\"><\/span>What color should dog&#8217;s paw pads be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A healthy paw pad will be strong but smooth, and will have some spring-back when you gently press on it with your thumb. Some pads are <b>pink or partly pink  the pink parts are the most sensitive ones, and will be the first to tear or burn.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_dogs_paws_turning_brown\"><\/span>Why are my dogs paws turning brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Are My Dog&#8217;s Paws Turning Brown? In most cases, the colour change in your dog&#8217;s paws is <b>largely due to overlicking. This tends to happen when your dog&#8217;s saliva comes into contact too often with its fur coat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_dogs_paws_fading\"><\/span>Why are my dogs paws fading?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Paw licking and chewing from allergies seems to be the most common cause, with food and grass allergies being the biggest culprits of inflamed feet.  If your dog has light fur or paw pads, then you can easily see the inflammation  they will have bright pink to rusty red discolouration on the paws and fur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_dog_paw_pads_be\"><\/span>What color should dog paw pads be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A healthy paw pad will be strong but smooth, and will have some spring-back when you gently press on it with your thumb. Some pads are <b>pink or partly pink  the pink parts are the most sensitive ones, and will be the first to tear or burn.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dog_paws_be_pink_or_black\"><\/span>Should dog paws be pink or black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your Dog&#8217;s Paws Are Naturally Pink and Black<\/b> Typically, most canines&#8217; fur and paws turn darker as they age (for reasons discussed above). Sometimes your dog&#8217;s beans won&#8217;t go black at all but brown. This is all in the genes as well, and some dog breeds have brown noses as well as brown paw pads.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do cats paw pads change color?Why does my cat have black pads?What color should my cat&#8217;s paw pads be?Why do paw pads change color?Why are my cats paw pads black?What breed of cat has black paw pads?What color should cat pads be?Why are my cat&#8217;s paws not pink?Why are my dog&#8217;s paw&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69792"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69792"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69792\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}