Case 3
May 2019
in “
Small Animal Dermatology
”
TLDR Effective flea control can resolve hair loss in cats.
This chapter discussed a 7-year-old female domestic short-haired cat with hair loss, likely due to flea bite hypersensitivity. It emphasized the importance of robust flea control before considering other causes like excessive grooming or food allergies. The prognosis was good with effective flea management. The chapter also provided practical information, questions, and answers to help students and veterinarians improve their clinical dermatology skills.
