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Jessica · 08-02-2003, 01:46 PM

It's hard to say what it is without looking at it. Some cats have a darker pigment than others and instead of the nail bed being pink it can be black or a few shades lighter.

If her nail bed has always been pink and now you are noticing the change in color it could be a nail bed infection. Sometimes it has a smell to it and it will get crusty. An infection needs veterinary attention to clear it up.

Are all of her nails like that or just a couple? It's possible too that she might have bruised them if it was just a couple.

Just a few thoughts.

08-02-2003, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jessica Tom Cat Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MA Posts: 441	It's hard to say what it is without looking at it. Some cats have a darker pigment than others and instead of the nail bed being pink it can be black or a few shades lighter. If her nail bed has always been pink and now you are noticing the change in color it could be a nail bed infection. Sometimes it has a smell to it and it will get crusty. An infection needs veterinary attention to clear it up. Are all of her nails like that or just a couple? It's possible too that she might have bruised them if it was just a couple. Just a few thoughts. __________________ ~Jessica & The Kitty Crew