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▲ 58 r/CatGenetics

Black Smoke or Solid Black?

I have gotten SO much back and forth about whether or not my Onyx is black smoke or not, so I’m bringing her to the experts (Reddit lmao).

Age: 17.5 weeks

Undercoat / Roots: NO white or silver, YES gray.
(getting this main point out right away)
There ARE silvery roots in some spots, but only where her gray highlights / sections are, other sections are definitely DARK gray* (closer to black than silver)
*See 4th pic

Photo Timeline: anywhere between 12-17.5 weeks

Ear furnishing: Silver

Underbelly, back of legs, under tail, chest: Gray or silver

Ghost stripes: 100%

I know I know, no stark white roots, no black smoke. That’s what I’ve been thinking too, but I’ve had a lot of people counter this and say it may be because of her adult fur tips coming in dilute it or that she’s a deep black smoke. Not sure, would love your opinion!

u/smol-el — 7 days ago
▲ 99 r/CatTraining

How to Stop Love Bites that HURT?

My baby boy Obi (14 weeks) has been giving me love bites on my face (nose, ears, neck, cheek) in the middle of the night, EVERY NIGHT, for a few weeks now. Sometimes in the morning too.

It’s always when he is EXTREMELY snuggly and purring like a motor boat. For this reason I’m assuming love bites and not over stimulation / play (especially since I’m asleep and not moving when he starts).

I’ve tried squealing (like a kitten), not reacting, putting him on the ground, etc. he always comes back for more mama meat.

I’ve heard love bites are gentle, but these things hurt hahaha. He first sniffs and nuzzles then gives a very gentle bite that progressively gets harder as he sinks in / adjusts. Usually when he goes for my ears it’s more suckle-like, but he likes to stay “latched” often times regardless of where he’s biting.

Part of me thinks it’s sooo cute, and the other part of me just wants to SLEEEEP hahaha. SOS, help a girl out.

UPDATE: he has a kitten adopted sibling we got to raise with him and they’re in love!! Constantly playing and snuggling, but yet he comes for mama in the middle of the night for nuzzles and nibbles. 4 total cats in the house.

u/smol-el — 7 days ago
▲ 231 r/BlackSmokeCat

Black Smoke or Solid Black?

I have gotten SO much back and forth about whether or not my Onyx is black smoke or not, so I’m bringing her to the experts (Reddit lmao).

Age: 17.5 weeks (kitten coat has been changing lots since 12 weeks)

Undercoat / Roots: NO white or silver, YES gray.
(getting this main point out right away)
There ARE silvery roots in some spots, but only where her gray highlights / sections are, other sections are definitely DARK gray* (closer to black than silver)
*See last pic

Photo Timeline: anywhere between 12-17.5 weeks

Ear furnishing: Silver

Underbelly, back of legs, under tail, chest: Gray or silver

Ghost stripes: 100%

I know I know, no stark white roots, no black smoke. That’s what I’ve been thinking too, but I’ve had a lot of people counter this and say it may be because of her adult fur tips coming in dilute it or that she’s a deep black smoke. Not sure, would love your opinion!

u/smol-el — 7 days ago