7 citations
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December 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
1 citations
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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.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Innovations in Science Engineering and Management.” This study reviewed the literature on cryptorchidism in dogs and found it may be associated with dermatological issues like alopecia, with surgical intervention and cyclosporine offering partial benefit.
December 2022 in “Exploratory animal and medical research” This study found that acral lick dermatitis in dogs has a higher prevalence in young male dogs, especially Labrador retrievers, during colder months, with psychogenic triggers being the most common cause.
4 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study assessed the dermatologic potential of western red cedar, white spruce, birch, balsam poplar, and black spruce used in First Nations medicine, highlighting several active compounds relevant to dermatology, but noted a lack of high-quality evidence in existing research.
1 citations
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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.
January 2023 in “Trakia Journal of Sciences” In this study, goats infested with lice exhibited specific hematological and biochemical changes, including anemia and hypoferremia in those with sucking lice and leukocytosis in those with biting lice, which normalized following eprinomectin treatment.
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
June 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses various biological mechanisms that influence the formation of skin lesion patterns, emphasizing the need for more systematic research to improve understanding and treatment of skin disorders, but reports no new empirical findings.
May 1993 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses diagnostic approaches for childhood skin diseases with fever through clinical observations and covers recent advances in understanding the pathogenesis and epidemiology of related infections, without reporting new clinical results.
10 citations
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April 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” In this study, four dogs with a novel skin disease showed clinical lesions involving verrucous, crusted papules and plaques, and responded variably to immunosuppressive therapy, suggesting an immune-mediated cause.
6 citations
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August 2009 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Ciências da Saúde” This study created a novel classification for dermatological and cosmiatric changes caused by cancer treatments, categorizing them as triggered, exacerbated, or unrelated to the treatment.
This study found that a novel pet food formulation significantly improved the management of feline atopic skin syndrome by reducing symptom severity and medication dependence over six months in client-owned cats, compared to a control diet.
January 2026 in “Metabolites” This study analyzed gene expression profiles from multiple tissues to explore the molecular connections between obesity and immune-related processes, identifying potential links and pathways that may require further experimental validation to understand their roles in obesity fully.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” This report describes a Sapajus nigritus investigated for multiparasitism after rescue from illegal home possession, highlighting public health and biodiversity conservation concerns related to human-primate proximity.
This study found that treatment with ivermectin or fluralaner led to complete recovery in 12 of 15 reintroduced red foxes with sarcoptic mange in South Korea, highlighting the importance of ongoing treatment and monitoring.
June 2024 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” This study observed that chronic and acute exposure to finasteride negatively impacted development, reproduction, and gene expression in Daphnia magna, highlighting the environmental risks of this pharmaceutical for freshwater ecosystems.
This article reports the successful treatment of a Pitbull dog with chronic Flea Allergy Dermatitis using a combination of topical and oral therapies, resulting in complete recovery and hair regrowth.
January 2019 in “INTAS POLIVET” In this study, a male Pitbull dog with flea allergic dermatitis and alopecia on the lower back was successfully treated, resulting in full recovery and hair regrowth.
15 citations
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September 1984 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this case series, cats infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi developed self-induced alopecia similar to flea allergic dermatitis, primarily affecting the perianal area.
1 citations
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January 2013 In this study conducted in Ilam province, Iran, researchers found that 19.35% of red foxes and 17.85% of jackals were infested with at least one type of ectoparasite, primarily Ctenocephalides canis.
1 citations
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August 1976 in “Veterinary clinics of North America” This review discusses causes of hair loss in cats, highlighting self trauma from flea allergy dermatitis as the most common, and reports no new results.
4 citations
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January 1970 in “Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine” This study found that 88.89% of examined domestic and stray cats in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, were infested with arthropods, notably Ctenocephalides felis felis, with higher prevalence in females and in summer for certain infections.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” In this case study, a 2-year-old mixed breed dog with ehrlichiosis was treated successfully with a combination of doxycycline, symptomatic therapies, and environmental measures to eradicate Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks, resulting in improved symptoms and no further tick infestation.
April 2023 in “Veterinary world/Veterinary World” This study identified six species of ectoparasitic insects infesting domestic goats in Bulgaria, with Linognathus stenopsis being the most prevalent across the surveyed farms.
January 2009 in “Nova Science Publishers (Nova Science Publishers, Inc.)” This study observed that human skin exhibits acute and chronic histological changes due to tick bites, including inflammation and changes in hair follicles, influenced by tick saliva and possible infections.
12 citations
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August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that treating cats infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi using Fipronil resulted in complete resolution of the infestation by day 15.
November 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In a case study, a 6-year-old Shih Tzu with both demodicosis and babesiosis showed improvement after treatment, which included medications like ivermectin and supportive care such as specialized shampoos and environmental spraying, evaluated up to the 21st day.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a tick bite from the genus Ixodes in a 9-year-old girl was associated with the development of localized alopecia areata, resembling telogen effluvium, which resolved completely in less than three months.