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My cat pulled out matted hair. Will her bald spot grow back okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 13 days old

My cat pulled off her matted hair which came off from the root and left a bald spot Will the hair grow back on bald spot?

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 25th, 2017

Unless Lucy has underlying skin diseases or infection, her hair should grow back normally. If she is itchy or if the skin becomes red, she should go to her vet for testing. Otherwise, continue monitoring for hair regrowth! :-)

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