Scratches on kitty’s nose from playing. Will the fur grow back?

[Meowchelle1992]

My 3 year old cat has been playing with our 5 month old foster kitten. The foster kitten comes out of his room twice a day for socialization, and the cats are playing not aggressively fighting. But my cat has picked up many battle wounds from these play sessions, and I’m concerned the fur on his nose will not grow back. There is only one spot that looks to be a scratch with redness and I’m treating it with antibiotic cream. Has anyone had experience with this?

 

[FeebysOwner]

Hi. I don't have direct experience, but I think it will likely grow back eventually. Even when hair follicles are damaged, they for the most part will rejuvenate themselves. Does the foster kitten need his nails trimmed, by chance?

 

[Meowchelle1992]

We have trimmed the kitten’s front claws but not his rear claws. I may try doing so!

 

[Soroxas]

Sometimes my cats get into fights, and in my experience, if the scratch isn't too bad, the fur will grow back. My Grimm got a scratch on his face not too long ago, and I was afraid the fur wouldn't grow back, but it did.

 

[CatladyJan]

Usually