Black & white now ginger/brown white!

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Black & white now ginger/brown white!

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Not my cat, neighbours. Googled why this happened. Answer: Tyrosine problem? Not gonna explain it here. Much too long. Anyone else have a cat with this problem?
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I've seen horses where the black hair turns brown when it's ready to be shed. But that's more likely to happen in spring. It would be interesting to get a closer look at this cat and see if there's any new growth of black under the brown.
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That's the closest I can get. Too close and does a runner. An all black that was taken in as a stray by next door showing signs. But have to look careful. This one more friendly. But only just!!
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There was a thread on this a few months back, I do believe Tyrosene deficiency is the issue:

http://www.cat-world.com.au/why-do-some ... own-colour
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