My cat has black on both sides of his mouth?

by Donna
(North Carolina)

My cat has black on both sides of his mouth. This started 2-3 weeks ago and is getting worse. What causes this and what can I do about it?

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Sep 14, 2019
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by: Sally F.

Lentigo simplex is a condition in cats, especially orange tabby cats, where black pigment starts appearing on the lips and inside the mouth, such as on the gums. My vet said it's harmless, but more and more black areas appear as the cat gets older.

I don't know if that's what your cat has, so I would suggest calling your vet about it.

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