Early-stage symptoms include: 1  skin next to the nail becoming tender, swollen, or hard. 2  pain when pressure is placed on the toe. 3  fluid building up around the toe.
Within the spotted pattern you will hear many descriptive terms referring to the type of spotted pattern a cat or kitten might have. The most common terms are; Single-Spotting, Cluster Rosettes, Paw-Print Rosettes, Doughnut Rosettes, Arrowhead (Rosettes), Embryonic Rosettes.
Mackerel Tabby Pattern. The mackerel tabby pattern is a cat in striped pajamas. Also referred to as a fish-bone tabby, this girl's striped fur coat displays dotted lines along the back with straps around the neck, legs and tail.