1 citations,
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.
7 citations,
January 2003 in “Elsevier eBooks” Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
January 2023 in “Open veterinary journal” A cat developed skin problems from a certain brand of injected water pills, which went away after switching brands.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery open reports” A diabetic cat with another gland issue got better after treatment with cabergoline, no longer needing insulin.
13 citations,
November 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.
34 citations,
August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
January 2008 in “Pratique médicale & chirurgicale de l'animal de compagnie” Alopecia X in dogs is a cosmetic issue, not a hormonal disorder, and harmful treatments should be avoided.
4 citations,
May 2014 in “Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association” The cat had liver cancer and a related hair loss condition, with a likely cause being bile duct cancer.
5 citations,
December 1942 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Choline and biotin are important for liver health and preventing certain deficiencies in animals, and more research is needed to understand their benefits in humans.
6 citations,
October 2017 Indian Gooseberry has potential for cancer prevention and treatment and promotes hair growth.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” Lab-made tissues from dog fat stem cells can help grow hair by releasing a growth factor.
December 2011 in “Korean journal of veterinary research” A Miniature Pinscher dog with hair loss and scaling was diagnosed with pattern alopecia and improved with melatonin treatment.
February 2024 in “Veterinary sciences” Canine pemphigus foliaceus involves significant immune activity and shares similarities with human pemphigus.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Activating autophagy in dogs with certain diseases improves their skin and hair.
1 citations,
December 2021 Cats likely have a reactive skin condition, while dogs may have a more complex, possibly cancerous one.
March 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health” The fly larvae infestation caused severe skin damage and health issues in Kenyan dogs.
November 2021 in “Veterinary world/Veterinary World” YN oil combined with Rhinacanthus nasutus leaf is an effective and safe treatment for dog skin disease.
2 citations,
March 2017 in “Veterinary dermatology” Herbal paste and oil extract might improve dog hair quality by retaining lipids.
April 2023 in “Clinical theriogenology” The dog's skin condition improved after removing a tumor that was causing hormone imbalances.
Tissue from dog stem cells helped grow hair in mice.
17 citations,
January 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Canine epidermal neural crest stem cells could be a promising treatment for spinal cord injuries in dogs.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of veterinary medical science” A dog had a rare skin tumor called desmoplastic tricholemmoma.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation” A British Bulldog had a unique viral plaque caused by Canine papillomavirus 18, different from typical tumors.
March 2022 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Dog hair follicle stem cells can turn into fat cells.
20 citations,
June 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using stem cells from fat tissue can significantly improve wound healing in dogs.
36 citations,
April 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Canine hair follicles have stem cells similar to human hair follicles, useful for studying hair disorders.
33 citations,
November 1999 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” Dogs with zinc-responsive dermatosis need zinc supplements or dietary changes for treatment.
January 2022 in “International journal of zoology and animal biology” Dogs with dermatomyositis, especially Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs, need better treatments for their skin and muscle inflammation.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
April 2023 in “JIVA : journal of Indian Veterinary Association Kerala/JIVA :Journal of Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala” The dog fully recovered one month after treatment.