Alopecia X in a Pomeranian Dog: Successful Clinical Management Through Neutering

    April 2026 in “ Veterinary Record Case Reports ”
    Arindam Bhowmik, Chethan Gollahalli Eregowda, Neeraj Thakur … Kalyan Sarma
    Studysummary In this case study, a 2-year-old Pomeranian dog from Mizoram, India, with alopecia X showed significant hair growth and improved skin condition after undergoing neutering and receiving omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid supplements.
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