My cat pulled out matted fur. How long for fur to grow back and heal sore skin?

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I have a feral cat named Rhu, she's now tamed, she's a short-haired cat, recently she had matted fur due to feces stuck in it, now yesterday I came home from work and found this patch of fur lying on the floor of my room, she's ripped the matted fur... I'm wondering how long does it take for fur to grow back? And what can I do right now as the area where the fur came from appears sore, is there anything I can do? Anything I can put on to help heal and keep it clean? It's under her tail. Pet's info: Cat | Manx | Female | spayed | 3 years and 8 months old

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Rhu! You can try a little coconut oil in that area to help soothe it. If it is ulcerated, you may also try a little Neosporin ointment. I would also put a cone collar on her to prevent her from licking that area. Licking will only may the area worse. If the area isn't healing, I would have your vet take a look at it to see if she needs some oral antibiotics or stronger medicines. It could take 2-6 weeks for the area to regrow depending on how long it takes the skin to heal. Very rarely will these types of wounds scar. If it scars, the hair will not grow back. I hope this helps!

My cat pulled out matted fur. How long for fur to grow back and heal sore skin?

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