{"id":151740,"date":"2022-07-11T15:44:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:44:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:44:24","slug":"why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my cat&#8217;s fur not growing back after shaving?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Why_is_my_cats_fur_not_growing_back_after_shaving\" title=\"Why is my cat&#8217;s fur not growing back after shaving?\">Why is my cat&#8217;s fur not growing back after shaving?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Will_my_cats_hair_grow_back_after_over_grooming\" title=\"Will my cats hair grow back after over grooming?\">Will my cats hair grow back after over grooming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Does_shaving_a_cat_ruin_its_fur\" title=\"Does shaving a cat ruin it&#8217;s fur?\">Does shaving a cat ruin it&#8217;s fur?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#How_can_I_make_my_cats_hair_grow_back_faster\" title=\"How can I make my cat&#8217;s hair grow back faster?\">How can I make my cat&#8217;s hair grow back faster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_shaved_cat_to_regrow_fur\" title=\"How long does it take for a shaved cat to regrow fur?\">How long does it take for a shaved cat to regrow fur?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#How_can_I_get_my_cats_hair_to_grow_back\" title=\"How can I get my cat&#8217;s hair to grow back?\">How can I get my cat&#8217;s hair to grow back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Why_does_my_cats_hair_not_grow\" title=\"Why does my cat&#8217;s hair not grow?\">Why does my cat&#8217;s hair not grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#How_can_I_help_my_cats_hair_grow_back\" title=\"How can I help my cat&#8217;s hair grow back?\">How can I help my cat&#8217;s hair grow back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Does_cat_hair_grow_back_after_trimming\" title=\"Does cat hair grow back after trimming?\">Does cat hair grow back after trimming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Is_it_bad_to_shave_a_cats_fur\" title=\"Is it bad to shave a cat&#8217;s fur?\">Is it bad to shave a cat&#8217;s fur?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Is_it_cruel_to_trim_cats_fur\" title=\"Is it cruel to trim cats fur?\">Is it cruel to trim cats fur?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Do_cats_like_their_fur_shaved\" title=\"Do cats like their fur shaved?\">Do cats like their fur shaved?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Will_cat_hair_grow_back_if_shaved\" title=\"Will cat hair grow back if shaved?\">Will cat hair grow back if shaved?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#How_long_does_cat_hair_take_to_grow_back_after_being_shaved\" title=\"How long does cat hair take to grow back after being shaved?\">How long does cat hair take to grow back after being shaved?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Can_I_make_my_cats_hair_grow\" title=\"Can I make my cats hair grow?\">Can I make my cats hair grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Why_wont_my_cats_hair_grow_back\" title=\"Why won&#8217;t my cats hair grow back?\">Why won&#8217;t my cats hair grow back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Does_shaving_a_cat_ruin_its_fur-2\" title=\"Does shaving a cat ruin its fur?\">Does shaving a cat ruin its fur?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#How_can_I_treat_my_cats_hair_loss_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my cats hair loss at home?\">How can I treat my cats hair loss at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Can_cats_grow_back_their_hair\" title=\"Can cats grow back their hair?\">Can cats grow back their hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Why_is_my_cats_fur_not_growing_back\" title=\"Why is my cat&#8217;s fur not growing back?\">Why is my cat&#8217;s fur not growing back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#How_can_I_stimulate_my_cats_hair_to_grow\" title=\"How can I stimulate my cats hair to grow?\">How can I stimulate my cats hair to grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#How_can_I_improve_my_cats_coat\" title=\"How can I improve my cat&#8217;s coat?\">How can I improve my cat&#8217;s coat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#Why_is_my_cats_hair_getting_shorter\" title=\"Why is my cat&#8217;s hair getting shorter?\">Why is my cat&#8217;s hair getting shorter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#How_long_does_it_take_cats_hair_to_grow\" title=\"How long does it take cat&#8217;s hair to grow?\">How long does it take cat&#8217;s hair to grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cats-fur-not-growing-back-after-shaving\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_fur_to_grow_back_on_a_cat\" title=\"How long does it take for fur to grow back on a cat?\">How long does it take for fur to grow back on a cat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cats_fur_not_growing_back_after_shaving\"><\/span>Why is my cat&#8217;s fur not growing back after shaving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cat has been clipped and the hair is failing to grow back, <b>it may be due to a hormonal deficiency or imbalance. In order to diagnose this, blood samples are necessary to measure concentrations of various hormones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_cats_hair_grow_back_after_over_grooming\"><\/span>Will my cats hair grow back after over grooming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The hair won&#8217;t grow back until the problem is treated. However, we can generally say it should take between 1-3 months for the hair to grow back fully. The same applies for when the cat&#8217;s hair has been shaved. If you don&#8217;t see the hair grow back after treatment starts, you should take them back to the veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_shaving_a_cat_ruin_its_fur\"><\/span>Does shaving a cat ruin it&#8217;s fur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shaving is dangerous because the cat&#8217;s skin is so thin from age and\/or health issues. The risk of nicking or cutting the cat is very high. Shaving the pelt off requires using a clipper blade very close to the cat&#8217;s skin, and sometimes the ability to see what is underneath is inhibited by the pelt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_cats_hair_grow_back_faster\"><\/span>How can I make my cat&#8217;s hair grow back faster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 Proven Ways to Make Your Cat&#8217;s Hair Grow Back Faster Are:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Treat the Underlying Condition.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider a Dietary Change.  <\/li>\n<li>Get Your Cat Checked for Other Illnesses.  <\/li>\n<li>Check and Treat for Fleas.  <\/li>\n<li>Prevent Hair-Pulling.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Supplements.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Up with a Brushing Routine.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider Bathing Your Cat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_shaved_cat_to_regrow_fur\"><\/span>How long does it take for a shaved cat to regrow fur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, a shaved healthy cat should start to grow some fluff back after <b>a couple of weeks. Short-haired cats will have their hair back within 2 months, while long-haired cats may have to wait as long as 6 months before their coat is fully regrown.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_cats_hair_to_grow_back\"><\/span>How can I get my cat&#8217;s hair to grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 Proven Ways to Make Your Cat&#8217;s Hair Grow Back Faster Are:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Treat the Underlying Condition.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider a Dietary Change.  <\/li>\n<li>Get Your Cat Checked for Other Illnesses.  <\/li>\n<li>Check and Treat for Fleas.  <\/li>\n<li>Prevent Hair-Pulling.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Supplements.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Up with a Brushing Routine.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider Bathing Your Cat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cats_hair_not_grow\"><\/span>Why does my cat&#8217;s hair not grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shaving is dangerous because the cat&#8217;s skin is so thin from age and\/or health issues. The risk of nicking or cutting the cat is very high. Shaving the pelt off requires using a clipper blade very close to the cat&#8217;s skin, and sometimes the ability to see what is underneath is inhibited by the pelt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_cats_hair_grow_back\"><\/span>How can I help my cat&#8217;s hair grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 Proven Ways to Make Your Cat&#8217;s Hair Grow Back Faster Are:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Treat the Underlying Condition.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider a Dietary Change.  <\/li>\n<li>Get Your Cat Checked for Other Illnesses.  <\/li>\n<li>Check and Treat for Fleas.  <\/li>\n<li>Prevent Hair-Pulling.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Supplements.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Up with a Brushing Routine.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider Bathing Your Cat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_cat_hair_grow_back_after_trimming\"><\/span>Does cat hair grow back after trimming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Relax, <b>cat fur does indeed regrow, whether you have him fully shaved or you get your feline a specialized lion cut. For long-haired cats, it can take four to six months for the fur to regain its former style. But if you shave a short-haired kitty, his hair should grow back in less than three months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_shave_a_cats_fur\"><\/span>Is it bad to shave a cat&#8217;s fur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shaving is dangerous because the cat&#8217;s skin is so thin from age and\/or health issues. The risk of nicking or cutting the cat is very high. Shaving the pelt off requires using a clipper blade very close to the cat&#8217;s skin, and sometimes the ability to see what is underneath is inhibited by the pelt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_trim_cats_fur\"><\/span>Is it cruel to trim cats fur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though a cat doesn&#8217;t need to be shaved or trimmed, you certainly can trim or shave your cat&#8217;s coat if you so desire. Contrary to what you may have heard, <b>shaving a cat is not cruel as long as it&#8217;s done by a professional and the cat is not unnecessarily upset or stressed by the process<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_their_fur_shaved\"><\/span>Do cats like their fur shaved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having a haircut or a trim can leave them feeling a little invaded, especially if they don&#8217;t take kindly to the grooming process and\/or find it traumatic. <b>The severest form of a haircut to give a cat is to shave their fur.<\/b><b>This can lead to feelings of intense vulnerability and even subsequent health problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_cat_hair_grow_back_if_shaved\"><\/span>Will cat hair grow back if shaved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, <b>a shaved healthy cat should start to grow some fluff back after a couple of weeks. Short-haired cats will have their hair back within 2 months, while long-haired cats may have to wait as long as 6 months before their coat is fully regrown.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_cat_hair_take_to_grow_back_after_being_shaved\"><\/span>How long does cat hair take to grow back after being shaved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, a shaved healthy cat should start to grow some fluff back after <b>a couple of weeks. Short-haired cats will have their hair back within 2 months, while long-haired cats may have to wait as long as 6 months before their coat is fully regrown.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_make_my_cats_hair_grow\"><\/span>Can I make my cats hair grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brushing: some cats will need more brushing than others, but all will benefit from <b>regular brushing to remove dead hair and promote new growth. Diet: a nutrient rich diet which has the correct amount of protein, vitamins and minerals to ensure healthy skin and fur is essential.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_cats_hair_grow_back\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my cats hair grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some pets are so afflicted their hair may not re-grow for 12-16 months  if ever. In these cases (I usually jump into it after a couple of months if the owner is concerned), there may be something truly wrong with the animal. <b>Hormone (endocrine) related alopecia is a complicating factor in many of these cases<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_shaving_a_cat_ruin_its_fur-2\"><\/span>Does shaving a cat ruin its fur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats have hair that sheds and will also felt together into a hard knot if left to air dry. <b>The shedding hair, if not removed on a regular basis, contributes to the matting\/pelting process. Shedding hair is also the root cause of hairball problems, which are disgusting and bad for a cat&#8217;s health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_cats_hair_loss_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my cats hair loss at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, a shaved healthy cat should start to grow some fluff back after a couple of weeks. <b>Short-haired cats will have their hair back within 2 months, while long-haired cats may have to wait as long as 6 months before their coat is fully regrown<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_grow_back_their_hair\"><\/span>Can cats grow back their hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cat has been clipped and the hair is failing to grow back, it <b>may be due to a hormonal deficiency or imbalance. In order to diagnose this, blood samples are necessary to measure concentrations of various hormones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cats_fur_not_growing_back\"><\/span>Why is my cat&#8217;s fur not growing back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When they do shed, it usually takes <b>2-3 weeks for the hair to grow back to its winter coat. When the reason a cat&#8217;s hair doesn&#8217;t grow back is medical, the regrowth is more variable. Firstly, it won&#8217;t grow back until the underlying cause has been treated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_stimulate_my_cats_hair_to_grow\"><\/span>How can I stimulate my cats hair to grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 Proven Ways to Make Your Cat&#8217;s Hair Grow Back Faster Are:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Treat the Underlying Condition.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider a Dietary Change.  <\/li>\n<li>Get Your Cat Checked for Other Illnesses.  <\/li>\n<li>Check and Treat for Fleas.  <\/li>\n<li>Prevent Hair-Pulling.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Supplements.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Up with a Brushing Routine.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider Bathing Your Cat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_improve_my_cats_coat\"><\/span>How can I improve my cat&#8217;s coat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Improve Your Cat&#8217;s Coat and Skin?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>A diet filled with key nutrients. Feeding your furry feline with a complete and balanced diet is crucial for the overall wellbeing of your cat.  <\/li>\n<li>Manage overweight cats.  <\/li>\n<li>Bathing and grooming.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider supplements.  <\/li>\n<li>Flea Prevention.<\/li>\n<p>14-Aug-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cats_hair_getting_shorter\"><\/span>Why is my cat&#8217;s hair getting shorter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A cat losing hair <b>may have hyperthyroidism  an overactive thyroid, which causes weight loss and other symptoms. Outside of the thyroid, if cats have a hormonal imbalance and an increased level of steroids in the body, the hair follicles may die; and with abnormal hormone levels, new hair may not grow back.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_cats_hair_to_grow\"><\/span>How long does it take cat&#8217;s hair to grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, a shaved healthy cat should start to grow some fluff back after a couple of weeks. <b>Short-haired cats will have their hair back within 2 months, while long-haired cats may have to wait as long as 6 months before their coat is fully regrown.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_fur_to_grow_back_on_a_cat\"><\/span>How long does it take for fur to grow back on a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, however, <b>long-haired cats will have to wait between 3-6 months for their fur to fully grow back. Short-haired cats should take between 2-3 months. Like people, every cat is different. 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