A 10-year-old female terrier dog was diagnosed with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, presenting symptoms such as polyphagia, weight gain, polyuria, polydipsia, hair loss, and exercise intolerance. Physical examination revealed abdominal distention, symmetric alopecia, thin skin, comedones, bruising, hyperpigmentation, and calcinosis cutis. Laboratory tests indicated stress leukogram, elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and hyperglycemia. Radiographs showed mild lung patterns and hepatomegaly, while ultrasonography revealed normal-sized adrenal glands. The condition was confirmed with a low-dose dexamethasone suppression test, and the dog was successfully treated with mitotane.
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
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February 1979 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
