April 2026 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” In this case report, authors described a pet golden hamster with a confirmed adrenocortical adenocarcinoma, where laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging enabled antemortem diagnosis, despite the species' rarity for these procedures.
June 2024 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine” In this case report, a one-year-old male dog with demodicosis, confirmed by the presence of Demodex canis and Staphylococcus bacteria, was successfully treated using ivermectin, amitraz, cephalexin, and vitamin supplements with liver extract.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study highlights that dermatophytosis, a common fungal skin infection in cats, caused by Microsporum and Trichophyton species, typically resolves on its own but may be more severe in immunocompromised individuals and young animals.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” In this study from a veterinary college, three cats with notoedric mange were treated with weekly subcutaneous injections of Ivermectin (0.2 mg/kg) combined with supportive therapy, leading to successful recovery over four weeks.
February 2026 in “Scientific Messenger of LNU of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of dermatophytosis in cats, highlighting the susceptibility of Persian and young cats and the use of antifungal agents and new therapies.
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June 2008 in “Acta Cirurgica Brasileira” This study found that finasteride administration in hamsters led to significant spermatogenesis reduction and seminiferous tubule atrophy compared to the control group.
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August 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that sphynx cats exhibit hair follicle dysplasia with abnormal hair shaft production, but without a reduction in the number of follicles, similar to murine KRT 71 mutants.
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October 1931 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” This report describes a rare case of scalp kerion due to microsporosis in a Portuguese child, noting the unusual combination with other microsporid features and treatment details.
January 2025 in “Parasites & Vectors” This observational study identified L. infantum infection in meerkats housed in two zoological parks in Madrid, marking the first such report for this species, though the disease persisted in one individual despite treatment.
January 2024 in “International journal of advanced biochemistry research” This case study reported that a one-year-old male dog with demodicosis successfully recovered after treatment with Bravecto (fluralaner) and supportive therapies, highlighting the importance of recognizing and managing Demodex canis infections in dogs.
January 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” This case study reported successful treatment of ankylostomyosis and scabiosis in a three-month-old cat using ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate, improving symptoms significantly after three weeks.
In this reported case, a male German Spitz diagnosed with alopecia X showed partial regrowth of alopecic areas after treatment with orchiectomy and melatonin, indicating this combination's potential effectiveness for the condition.
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July 2022 in “Veterinary medicine international” This review discusses the nature, diagnosis, and control of mange in rabbits, focusing on its zoonotic implications and currently available treatment strategies, and reports no clinical results.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science” The researchers reported a case of a neotropical porcupine co-infected with Brazilian porcupine poxvirus and Toxoplasma gondii, suggesting the need for further investigation into the impact of this interaction.
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August 2001 in “PubMed” This review discusses the suitability of stump-tailed macaques and rodent models for studying hair growth and developing treatments for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new experimental results.
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September 2016 in “Journal of virological methods” In this study, rabies virus antigens were detected in the outer root sheath of the follicle-sinus complex in the muzzle skin of rabid dogs, suggesting its usefulness as an alternative diagnostic specimen.
January 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” In this case report, a 1.5-year-old Pomeranian named Beb with respiratory and skin issues was diagnosed with pneumonia and demodecosis; following a two-week treatment including antibiotics, ivermectin, and supportive care, Beb's symptoms resolved, and hair regrowth was observed.
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November 2024 in “Viruses” This study found that cepharanthine significantly inhibits EqHV-8 infection in vitro and improves lung tissue pathology in infected mice by reducing oxidative stress through specific signaling pathways, suggesting its potential as a treatment for equid herpesvirus type 8.
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October 2010 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” In this study, pregnant spotted hyenas treated with flutamide and finasteride had lower concentrations of several sex hormones, including testosterone and luteinizing hormone, compared to untreated controls.
January 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this study, a female dog with ectoparasite infestation was treated for two weeks using wormectin, diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine maleate, dexamethasone, and amoxicillin, resulting in improved symptoms such as reduced itching, closure of skin ulcers, and hair regrowth.
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April 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” In this study, a mixed breed dog with Malassezia fungal dermatitis and tick infestation showed notable improvement after 14 days of treatment with itraconazole, loratadine, fish oil, sebasol shampoo, and multivitamins, with reduced skin symptoms and hair regrowth observed.
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March 1976 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed no correlation between Demodex species and skin condition among Aborigines, though D. brevis was associated with sebaceous gland degeneration in one case.
May 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this study, veterinary examinations of 150 domestic canines and felines revealed that M. canis was the predominant dermatophyte, affecting 9 cats and 9 dogs, with dogs showing more severe lesions and higher neutrophil counts in the cytological analysis.
January 2025 in “LUMEN ET VIRTUS” In this study, a case of alopecia X in a male, uncastrated German Spitz dog was successfully managed with orchiectomy and melatonin, leading to partial hair regrowth and improved dermatological condition after 90 days of treatment.
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October 2010 in “Mammalian genome” In this study, specific genetic polymorphisms in the KRT71 gene were associated with hairless and curly phenotypes in Sphynx and Devon Rex cats.
March 2025 in “Journal of Bio Innovation” This review examines the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dermatophytosis (ringworm) in dogs and cats, highlighting the role of Microsporum canis and the public health implications of zoophilic dermatophytes, affecting roughly 20-25% of the global population.
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September 2006 in “Natural medicines/Journal of natural medicines” Microscopic hair features can identify different Cauda Cervi species.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” This study observed that hair loss in captive rhesus macaques varies with season, sex, and housing conditions, and is significantly correlated with HPA axis activity as indicated by faecal cortisol metabolites.
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January 2000 This study observed a new skin disease in farmed mink in Canada, suggesting that an unidentified infectious agent, in association with secondary bacterial infection, may cause the condition.
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July 2019 in “Folia Morphologica” This study found that Brandt's hedgehog has the thickest skin on its back and the thinnest on the cloacal region, with sebaceous and sweat glands primarily located in the nostril area.