Black spots on nose and mouth of my cat

So i am just looking to get some input on this issue. My cat Sasha is 3 years old  and over the past few months ive noticed more and more black spots forming on his nose and lips and it is unusual.

They do not appear to be hurting him though his behaviour hasn't  changed or any other things like that but im just wondering is it anything i should be worried about?

He lets me touch them and i do not think it bothers him but i just want to make sure its nothing serious.

if you need any mroe information please let me know

Hi TeelaAndSasha!  I copied this from Pets.com.  I hope it helps you feel at ease about your kitty.

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If you notice that your sweet kitty has an adorable little sprinkling of "freckles" on her nose, she is not alone. Many felines, especially orange tabbies, are prone to the development of these wee little black spots. For the most part, these freckles are totally benign, so breathe easy.

Lentigo Simplex

The black spots you see on your kitty's nose are not actually freckles, but rather a kind of hyperpigmentation known as "lentigo simplex." As mentioned before, these spots are especially prevalent in orange tabbies. Grayish "Mackarel" tabbies also often have these wee markings. If your pet has the discoloration, thankfully, they won't hurt him or make him feel itchy -- your fluffy buddy won't even know they are there! The spots are relatively common on cats of all ages, from little kittens to sweet seniors.

Other Areas

Peppered noses are not the sole incidences of lentigo simplex in felines. Cats also often have these spots on other parts of their faces, including inside of their mouths, on the gums, on the lips and between the eyes."""

You can see the rest of the article HERE

Oh.  If it makes you feel a little better, I have two kitties with these black spots on their noses!


This is Bonnie and Grabby.  You can see their little "freckles" in this picture.  Not to worry!

Thank you for answering. I had thought it was probably nothing to worry about but best be safe. My boy is orange and white as well glad to know it's not a serious thing! Thank you for keeping my mind at ease

You're very welcome.  Sometimes, even when our instinct tells us something is probably harmless, we still need some reassurance!

AllMomsKitties said:

This is Bonnie and Grabby.  You can see their little "freckles" in this picture.  Not to worry!

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Bonnie and Grabby are adorable- looks like someone sprinkled a Sharpie on their noses 

Allmomskitties is right- lentigo simplex is harmless- but it makes them look even more adorable.

My sweet Bear has been developing these too, he is orange, I think they add character

allenkm said:

My sweet Bear has been developing these too, he is orange, I think they add character

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We have an orange and white tabby, he has them on his lips.  None of the pictures of him show them though.  They never show up in his photos.