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Why a pink tip on a white cat’s ear can be a sign of sun damage

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'I thought it was just a little sunburn': why the pink tip on a white cat's ear is a warning vets say you must never ignore

A seemingly innocent pink flush on a white cat’s ear tip is actually the earliest warning sign of solar dermatitis, a UV-triggered condition that can progress to squamous cell carcinoma. Without intervention, this common cat skin cancer can develop silently over years, even in indoor cats lounging by sunny windows. Early detection and simple prevention strategies can make all the difference.