Black fur turning white?

[2blackkitties]

I'm just curious if this is normal or if there is a health issue I should be concerned about. My black cat has mediumish black fur. Recently, parts of her fur have turned white/gray. Behind her ears is most noticeable, but it's also at the base of her tail and under her belly. Actually, I just looked at her again, and her under side, including the bottom of her tail is a gray brown color. I have read that black cats "rust" in the sun, but this is just there. It's not just when she's in sunlight. 
She does have a few sparse completely white hairs throughout her coat, so I am curious if maybe it's just her coloring? She's about 15 months old, so it's not old age. 

Another issue I have is she got out of the house yesterday. Solicitors came to my door and when I answered it, she walked out. I was going to get her as soon as they left, but they distracted me and I forgot to get her. She was out there for about 3 hours before she came around the back of the house to be let in. She could have went anywhere and I have seen another stray cat in the area, so she may not have been alone. 
How worried should I be about her possibly catching a sickness or being pregnant? I had plans to get her spayed next month, but I'm afraid it may be too late. :/
I'm just hoping the stray was a female, too. 
 

 

[tulosai]

 
I'm just curious if this is normal or if there is a health issue I should be concerned about. My black cat has mediumish black fur. Recently, parts of her fur have turned white/gray. Behind her ears is most noticeable, but it's also at the base of her tail and under her belly. Actually, I just looked at her again, and her under side, including the bottom of her tail is a gray brown color. I have read that black cats "rust" in the sun, but this is just there. It's not just when she's in sunlight. 
She does have a few sparse completely white hairs throughout her coat, so I am curious if maybe it's just her coloring? She's about 15 months old, so it's not old age. 

Another issue I have is she got out of the house yesterday. Solicitors came to my door and when I answered it, she walked out. I was going to get her as soon as they left, but they distracted me and I forgot to get her. She was out there for about 3 hours before she came around the back of the house to be let in. She could have went anywhere and I have seen another stray cat in the area, so she may not have been alone. 
How worried should I be about her possibly catching a sickness or being pregnant? I had plans to get her spayed next month, but I'm afraid it may be too late. :/
I'm just hoping the stray was a female, too. 
 

Not sure about the hair, but get her spayed ASAP.  Even if she's been impregnated, you can spay her and the pregnancy will not go forward.

 

[mrsgreenjeens]

OMG, this is so odd.  I was just going to post a picture of my black cat, who is turning grayish on his underside.  I took a picture of him this afternoon, but it's on my phone, which is not handy at the moment. 

I don't think it's a health issue.   Some cats to change color during their lives.  For instance, my guy started out with a gray undertail, which turned to black, and now other parts of him are turning grayish, and longer hairs are popping out.  He's 4 1/2.  (and has the most luxurious coat ever...like a mink

)

My other black cat is actually kind of a rainbow color in the sun

 

[Willowy]

It's the wrong time of year for cats to get pregnant. . .but indoor cats may have messed-up cycles due to artificial lighting and heat, so it is possible . Personally, I'd call the vet and explain the situation, and see if they can get her in to be spayed sooner.

Winter coats are frequently a different shade than summer coats. Usually lighter, although some cats go darker. She's just putting on her winter coat! :lol3:

 

[2blackkitties]

The estimate for her spay and shots from the vet was close to $400. So, I have to wait until my local spay/neuter program has a spot available for her at the cost of $80. I'm getting my male cat neutered on the 1st. Hopefully they will have a spot for females soon. 

 

[Chibicat45]

I have a similar curiosity, my girl was born of a long hair black and white cat and a pure black cat but on her chest there are some scattered white hairs. They only just appeared a month ago and she's only a year old. Is this an effect of genes coming through or something else??

 

[Chibicat45]

Shes also pure black otherwise and long-haired

 

[Sybil Foster]

I have a friend who's cat had a stroke and her vet gave the cat a blood thinner, like you'd get for humans who's had a stroke, for prevention. It can be expensive though which is why we try to get our meds from a Canada Cloud Pharmacy instead =\