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on 2/21/2006 Vets are willing to tattoo a dark color on vulnerable, light colored areas, such as pink nose tips or the tips of the ears - this avoids having to reapply sunscreen all the time, which can be toxic if ingested in quantity and your cat can look really cool!
on 11/22/2005 I use children's colored sunblock on my white cat's ears and nose. This way, I can see when she has rubbed or washed it off, and I can re-apply as necessary.
on 11/22/2005 Light colored cats (white or cream) have much less protection from the sun's rays. The best thing you could do is to apply a small amount of children's sunscreen to the ears and any other areas that have a thin coat.
on 11/22/2005 A white cat's pink skin is extremely vulnerable to the sun, especially where the fur is thin on the face and ears.Examine these areas often and check with your vet at any sign of discoloration, lumps, or wounds that never seem to heal.
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