{"id":85882,"date":"2022-04-22T12:02:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:02:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:02:27","slug":"what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/","title":{"rendered":"What kind of cats have black paws?"},"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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#What_kind_of_cats_have_black_paws\" title=\"What kind of cats have black paws?\">What kind of cats have black paws?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#Is_it_rare_for_cats_to_have_black_paws\" title=\"Is it rare for cats to have black paws?\">Is it rare for cats to have black paws?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#Why_are_my_cats_paws_black\" title=\"Why are my cats paws black?\">Why are my cats paws black?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_cat_is_a_tabby\" title=\"How do you know if your cat is a tabby?\">How do you know if your cat is a tabby?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#What_breed_of_cat_has_black_feet\" title=\"What breed of cat has black feet?\">What breed of cat has black feet?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_have_black_paws\" title=\"Is it normal for cats to have black paws?\">Is it normal for cats to have black paws?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#What_cat_breeds_have_black_paws\" title=\"What cat breeds have black paws?\">What cat breeds have black paws?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#What_do_black_paws_on_a_cat_mean\" title=\"What do black paws on a cat mean?\">What do black paws on a cat mean?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#Is_it_rare_for_a_cat_to_have_black_paws\" title=\"Is it rare for a cat to have black paws?\">Is it rare for a cat to have black paws?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#What_are_the_characteristics_of_a_tabby_cat\" title=\"What are the characteristics of a tabby cat?\">What are the characteristics of a tabby cat?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#Do_all_tabbies_have_an_M_on_their_forehead\" title=\"Do all tabbies have an M on their forehead?\">Do all tabbies have an M on their forehead?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_tabby_cat_and_a_normal_cat\" title=\"What is the difference between a tabby cat and a normal cat?\">What is the difference between a tabby cat and a normal cat?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#What_does_the_M_on_a_tabby_cat_mean\" title=\"What does the M on a tabby cat mean?\">What does the M on a tabby cat mean?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#What_breed_of_cat_has_black_paws\" title=\"What breed of cat has black paws?\">What breed of cat has black paws?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#Why_are_my_cats_feet_black\" title=\"Why are my cats feet black?\">Why are my cats feet black?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#Are_cats_paws_black\" title=\"Are cats paws black?\">Are cats paws black?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#Why_does_my_cat_have_black_paws\" title=\"Why does my cat have black paws?\">Why does my cat have black paws?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#What_type_of_cats_have_black_paw_pads\" title=\"What type of cats have black paw pads?\">What type of 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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#Can_cats_paw_pads_be_black\" title=\"Can cats paw pads be black?\">Can cats paw pads be black?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#Can_cats_have_different_colored_paw_pads\" title=\"Can cats have different colored paw pads?\">Can cats have different colored paw pads?<\/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\/what-kind-of-cats-have-black-paws\/#What_kind_of_cat_has_black_feet\" title=\"What kind of cat has black feet?\">What kind of cat has black feet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cats_have_black_paws\"><\/span>What kind of cats have black paws?<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=\"Is_it_rare_for_cats_to_have_black_paws\"><\/span>Is it rare for cats to have black paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paw pad color is more often associated with fur color, and <b>most black cats do have black or dark gray paw pads, says Dr. Ochoa. However, this can vary. Black cats who have some white fur markings are more likely to have patches of pink or white on their paws.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_paws_black\"><\/span>Why are my cats paws 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=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_cat_is_a_tabby\"><\/span>How do you know if your cat is a tabby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A tabby cat is considered to be <b>any domesticated cat with a coat that features distinctive stripes, dots, or swirling patterns, usually with a marking resembling an uppercase M on their forehead.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_cat_has_black_feet\"><\/span>What breed of cat has black feet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>black-footed cat (Felis nigripes), also called the small-spotted cat, is the smallest wild cat in Africa, having a head-and-body length of 3552 cm (1420 in). Despite its name, only the soles of its feet are black or dark brown.<\/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>Paw pad color is more often associated with fur color, and <b>most black cats do have black or dark gray paw pads, says Dr. Ochoa. However, this can vary. Black cats who have some white fur markings are more likely to have patches of pink or white on their paws.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_have_black_paws\"><\/span>Is it normal for cats to have black paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>This is completely normal; 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=\"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_cat_breeds_have_black_paws\"><\/span>What cat breeds have black paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although at first glance <b>Bombays may look like every other black cat a quick way to tell Bombays apart is that they have an entirely black coat (all the way to the roots), and their nose and paw pads are also black. Another signature trademark of these sleek felines is the infamous and stunning Bombay cat green eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_black_paws_on_a_cat_mean\"><\/span>What do black paws on a cat mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paw pads come in colors that match the rest of the cat&#8217;s color scheme. Cats who sport grey fur usually have grey paw pads. Those who are orange have matching pink little ones. <b>Tuxedo cats often come equipped with black spots on their paw pads. The pigments that make up the fur are the same that colors the skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_rare_for_a_cat_to_have_black_paws\"><\/span>Is it rare for a cat to have black paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paw pad color is more often associated with fur color, and <b>most black cats do have black or dark gray paw pads, says Dr. Ochoa. However, this can vary. Black cats who have some white fur markings are more likely to have patches of pink or white on their paws.<\/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>Although at first glance <b>Bombays may look like every other black cat a quick way to tell Bombays apart is that they have an entirely black coat (all the way to the roots), and their nose and paw pads are also black. Another signature trademark of these sleek felines is the infamous and stunning Bombay cat green eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_characteristics_of_a_tabby_cat\"><\/span>What are the characteristics of a tabby cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tabby cat personality traits When it comes to personality traits, tabbies are considered <b>friendly, happy-go-lucky cats, intelligent, sassy, very affectionate and wonderful companions. Red tabbies, often called orange, ginger and marmalade tabbies, can be feisty and bossy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_tabbies_have_an_M_on_their_forehead\"><\/span>Do all tabbies have an M on their forehead?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most all tabbies have a distinctive M on their foreheads, and there are a couple of legends that describe the origin of the mark. The first legend comes from the ancient Egyptians. Cats were called Mau, most likely because of the sound they make. The word Mau also translated to seeing, or light.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_tabby_cat_and_a_normal_cat\"><\/span>What is the difference between a tabby cat and a normal cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People sometimes call the average domestic cat a tabby, but <b>tabby is not a cat breed  it is actually the pattern of kitty&#8217;s coat. And it happens to be the most common of all the feline coat patterns. Technically speaking, no matter what colors or markings you see on your cat, all felines possess the tabby cat gene.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_M_on_a_tabby_cat_mean\"><\/span>What does the M on a tabby cat mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The prophet was so grateful to his cat that he stroked her back to give cats the ability to land on their feet, and placed his hand on her head marking an M. From that point on, every tabby cat born had an M on the forehead <b>to remind the world of Mohammed&#8217;s love for cats and to always respect our feline friends<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_cat_has_black_paws\"><\/span>What breed of cat has black paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although at first glance <b>Bombays may look like every other black cat a quick way to tell Bombays apart is that they have an entirely black coat (all the way to the roots), and their nose and paw pads are also black. Another signature trademark of these sleek felines is the infamous and stunning Bombay cat green eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_feet_black\"><\/span>Why are my cats feet black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does Cat&#8217;s Paw Pad Change Color With Age? Yes, a cat&#8217;s paw changes its color to black with age. <b>With age the amount and production of melanin decrease hence, changing the color of the paw. Though some cats like Bombay cats have black fur which makes their paws black in color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_paws_black\"><\/span>Are cats paws black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paw pad color is more often associated with fur color, and <b>most black cats do have black or dark gray paw pads, says Dr. Ochoa. However, this can vary. Black cats who have some white fur markings are more likely to have patches of pink or white on their paws.<\/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>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_does_my_cat_have_black_paws\"><\/span>Why does my cat have black paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7. <b>Paw pad color is related to fur color. 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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_cats_have_black_paw_pads\"><\/span>What type of cats have 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=\"Can_cats_paw_pads_be_black\"><\/span>Can cats paw pads be black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does Cat&#8217;s Paw Pad Change Color With Age? <b>Yes, a cat&#8217;s paw changes its color to black with age. With age the amount and production of melanin decrease hence, changing the color of the paw. Though some cats like Bombay cats have black fur which makes their paws black in color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_have_different_colored_paw_pads\"><\/span>Can cats have different colored paw pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever looked closely at your cat&#8217;s paw pads, you&#8217;ve probably noticed that they are a particular color, usually black, pink, lavender or spotted. <b>They can even be different colors. Paw pad color is usually related to the color or pattern of a cat&#8217;s coat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cat_has_black_feet\"><\/span>What kind of cat has black feet?<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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What kind of cats have black paws?Is it rare for cats to have black paws?Why are my cats paws black?How do you know if your cat is a tabby?What breed of cat has black feet?Why are my cats paw pads black?Is it normal for cats to have black paws?Can cats have black&#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":[],"class_list":["post-85882","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85882"}],"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=85882"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85882\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85882"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85882"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85882"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}