11 citations
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January 1984 in “Veterinary Pathology” This study found that perifollicular mineralization in old toy poodle bitches was associated with high mineralization levels in other tissues.
1 citations
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February 2021 in “Animal feed science and technology” This study found that puppies fed organic selenium had better retention of selenium compared to those fed inorganic selenium, with no significant difference in coat quality or hair growth.
58 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” This study reported that administering lufenuron to dogs and cats effectively and rapidly resolved fungal infections within about 21 days for dogs and 12 days for cats, compared to around 90 days in untreated controls.
August 2015 in “Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery” Low-level laser therapy may help regrow hair in dogs with non-inflammatory hair loss.
January 2014 in “Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University)” FGF18 may influence hair loss in dogs.
73 citations
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June 2006 in “Animal genetics” This study found that a missense mutation in the FGF5 gene is associated with hair-length differences among various dog breeds.
June 2026 in “Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology” In this study conducted at the Veterinary Clinical Complex in Bikaner, Rajasthan, researchers found that among 240 canine dermatitis cases, 25 dogs had demodicosis, characterized by various hematological and serum biochemical changes, and distinctive histopathological alterations in skin samples.
2 citations
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January 2005 in “The Japanese Journal of Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, Pomeranians with non-illness, generalized alopecia did not exhibit adrenal or pituitary abnormalities, suggesting a breed-specific hormonal pattern as a potential cause rather than a functional adrenal anomaly.
34 citations
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July 2006 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article reviews dermatological manifestations of endocrine diseases in dogs, such as hypothyroidism and hyperadrenocorticism, but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2016 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks” This paper reviews various wildlife-related topics, including animal care, forensic medicine, and disease risks, but presents no new research findings.
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.
July 2024 in “Romanian Journal of Veterinary Sciences” This study found that cyclosporine treatment led to clinical improvements in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, with noticeable benefits within four months and more substantial outcomes after 12 months of continuous therapy.
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.
16 citations
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July 2016 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that dermoscopy can identify distinctive features in canine pattern alopecia, such as hair shaft thinning and pigmentation patterns, which may aid in diagnosing this and potentially other skin disorders.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This collection of articles explores advancements in reproductive technologies for domestic dogs and cats, highlighting improvements like finasteride treatment for BPH in dogs and a rapid freezing method for cat sperm that enhance fertility preservation and genetic resource banking.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association” This case report documents the first successful management of accidental minoxidil toxicosis in a dog, resulting in full recovery after treatment with supportive care, including medications for blood pressure and potential toxicity mitigation.
February 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This case study in a Labrador dog diagnosed with cutaneous lymphoma reports that treatment using the modified Wisconsin Madison protocol led to an uneventful recovery, despite the occurrence of vincristine-associated ileus, which was successfully treated with neostigmine.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this case report, researchers document the first known instance of a dog developing both uveodermatological syndrome and alopecia areata concurrently, similar to occurrences in human patients, and provide a detailed overview of the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
5 citations
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August 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, a combination of terbinafine and mitotane was used to treat a dog with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism and dermatophytosis, showing regrowth of hair and negative fungal cultures without detectable adverse effects.
11 citations
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July 1991 in “Veterinary Pathology” In this case report, a 9-year-old Samoyed dog with a history of dermatitis showed symptoms compatible with chronic sebaceous adenitis, marked by the absence of sebaceous glands and non-granulomatous skin infiltration.
January 2015 in “Scientific Works. Series C, Veterinary Medicine” This study found that canine demodicosis diagnosis is complicated by the absence of typical lesions and the presence of atypical symptoms like itching and generalized erythema, challenging traditional diagnostic approaches.
December 2017 in “Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society” This article reviews canine acrai lick dermatitis, detailing its multifactorial causes and treatments, but does not present new experimental results.
January 2016 in “Journal of animal research” This study found significant correlations for copper and zinc levels between hair and plasma in Pomeranian and Labrador dogs, but no significant correlation for iron.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Veterinary record case reports” This study reports the first successful treatment of a dog infected with Mycobacterium avium subspecies hominissuis using antibiotics, with no zoonotic transmission observed.
November 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” In this study, researchers administered Trigona bee honey to dogs with dermatitis and observed improvements in skin damage, including reduced inflammation, decreased erythema, and increased hair growth at alopecia sites, indicating its potential as a treatment for canine dermatitis.
9 citations
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May 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” This case report describes how a long-term combination of oral fatty acids and topical therapy appeared beneficial for managing autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis in a goldendoodle with a PNPLA1 mutation.
March 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This research found that topical minoxidil may promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata by stimulating hair follicle epithelium and suppressing certain immune responses, with potential contributions from its vasodilatory effects.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Open journal of veterinary medicine” In these clinical cases, topical propolis treatment effectively resolved canine dermatophytosis, including hair regrowth, with no known side effects, suggesting it as a promising natural treatment option.
March 2026 in “World Rabbit Science” This study found that overexpression and knockdown of DKK4 influence genes involved in hair follicle growth and development in Angora rabbits and identified specific SNPs in DKK4 associated with wool quality, notably showing that the TT/GG haplotype combination relates to higher fibre diameters.
39 citations
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November 1984 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure, increases heart rate, and improves blood flow in dogs.