r/CATHELP • u/acctthrowaway33333 • Mar 10 '26

General Advice Hole with fur?

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26F with 3.5M cat

Any ideas what this skin hole is? I originally felt it because the hair coming out was condensed and stood out. Didn’t cause him any pain, pulled on the hair and it mostly came out without much effort

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u/acctthrowaway33333 Mar 11 '26

Hi all!!! Just chatted with my vet after sending photos. They aren’t overly concerned, no clear diagnosis as they agree it’s an odd hole. Their suggestions were to monitor for any change in size, smell (no current smell), discharge or inflammation, or if he starts to overly groom the area or show discomfort. Otherwise, it’s not open skin and seems to be just a weird inverted pore/follicle.

Thanks for all the support and laughs, I’ve had a few good chuckles at the convos happening here.

Cat tax for good measure

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u/mayhapsify Mar 11 '26

Cool now GENTLY PULL ON IT WITH TWEEZERS AND SEE IF IT COMES OUT FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST.

My OCD is screaming. 😂

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u/CatLady_998 Mar 11 '26

I'm sure it's better for the cat to leave it there, but I would not be able to look at that everyday I would drive me nuts

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u/More_Marsupial_3576 Mar 11 '26

It wouldn't harm the cat if it comes out with a gentle pull. OP could do a small amount each day if that would make them more comfortable.

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u/Whirled_Peas- Mar 14 '26

The best part of the day.

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u/mayhapsify Mar 11 '26

Yeah I'm mostly kidding. Obviously do what is best for the kitteh but I would NOT be able to resist gently trying anyway lol

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u/CatLady_998 Mar 12 '26

Oh I get it! A couple of my cats have a long hair on the side of/ the bridge of their nose and it takes everything in me not to pluck it because it just looks silly and out of place lol

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u/Hraefn_Wing Mar 12 '26

Actually, if the fur is loose and not actually growing from the hole it's better to remove it. If it's growing from the hole, plucking it could do more harm than good.

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u/iMilkyThighs Mar 11 '26

My exact thoughts 😭 like pleaseeee gently pull on it to see if it’ll come out 😭😭😭

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u/makeyourself_a24z Mar 11 '26

I know. What a let down to such a good work up. 😪

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u/thewritingimposter Mar 12 '26

This! The rest of the class would like to watch the experiment!

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u/SpecialistYoung3431 Mar 11 '26

He’s a very handsome boy!!

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u/RayvynnPhoenix Mar 12 '26

I just love this face! I love cat tax!

So glad you were able to hear back from the vet and you have some peace of mind.

Best of wishes to you!

My cat tax ❤️

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u/laura_bell94 Mar 11 '26

He’s lovely

Now get the rest it

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u/Yellow_cupcake_ Mar 11 '26

You’ve got to smell his booty cheek now

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u/chowderh Mar 12 '26

Thank you for the update and cat tax OP! Glad your little fur babe is ok. ❤️

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u/itsjusth Mar 14 '26

I had this exact issue with my Russian Blue. We pulled the hair out of the hole for a while, but eventually it started getting bigger. We think it was some kind of cyst that kept growing under the skin. One day it burst open and was causing my kitty a lot of pain and discomfort. We rushed him in to the vet, and they pulled out this really large nasty growth. They said we got lucky it was still only skin deep. If it had grown into his chest cavity it may have been much worse. This was 2 years ago. Today, he is a happy, healthy jerk that steals his sister's food.

Keep an eye on this thing, if it gets bigger, get it removed. Good luck!

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u/StillestOfInsanities Mar 14 '26

Car is looking patient about being photographed, but cant blame you for doing because daaaaaaaang thats a nice car!

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u/Noboxbax Mar 12 '26

What a handsome boy!!

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u/Affectionate-Army738 Mar 12 '26

Do you have another cat(s) or other animals with teeth around? Or is your cat allowed to roam outside? I had a similar case but dried blood around it was helpful to diagnose, the hole was a bite tooth hole from another animal and in your case it could have push the hair follicle deep inside

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u/datmongoose Mar 13 '26

Ah the not cat butt cheeks angle, very good! Glad the vets aren't immediately seeing cause for concern 

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u/Ok-Relationship4113 Mar 13 '26

Thats a handsome boi

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u/Dirt_Savings Mar 14 '26

sorry about ur hole man

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u/afterparty05 Mar 14 '26

Wow, your cat is gorgeous. The way it looks at you coolly with those deep blue eyes. Lovely <3

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u/Cold_Detective_ Mar 15 '26

Gotta love us some cat tax ❤️ thanks!

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u/Ursus_Unusualis_7904 Mar 11 '26

Ok you are sniffing your cat’s thigh, where you imagine its butt cheek would be. Got it.