Why Does My Cat Have Black Spots on His Gums?
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Why Does My Cat Have Black Spots on His Gums?

Black spots on a cat’s gums are often caused by a benign condition called lentigo. This genetic condition results in an increase in pigment-producing cells, known as epidermal melanocytes, leading to hyperpigmentation in the cat’s skin cells. Lentigo typically develops in cats as young as one year and is more common in orange, silver, and…