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How long will it take for my cat's paw wound to grow new skin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

how much my cat will take to create a new flesh and skin around his paw

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 19th, 2017

It typically takes around two to three weeks for a wound to fully heal, but if it's a deep wound, it will take long. Deep and/or long wounds require stitches to heal, so I would take him into the vet for that if the wound is deep and/or long.

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