Coat color and sun exposure likely predisposed this cat to developing the tumor seen in the photo.
Image courtesy of Ira Gordon, DVM DACVR
A. Basal cell tumor
B. Melanoma
C. Mast cell tumor
D. Squamous cell carcinoma
answer/ D
White cats or cats with areas of white fur on the face or ears are predisposed to developing squamous cell carcinoma from UV light. These lesions are usually ulcerative and appear around the nose, ears, or eyelids.
