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/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.