April 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” In this study, researchers describe the causes and treatment of scabiosis in cats, identifying mites Sarcoptes scabiei and Notoedres cati as the culprits and detailing a therapeutic regimen including ivermectin, diphenhydramine, nutritional supplements, and sulfur shampoo that resulted in improved symptoms and hair regrowth.
35 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of proteomics” In this study, experimentally induced weight loss in merino sheep led to a decrease in wool fiber diameter and increased expression of certain high sulfur and glycine-tyrosine proteins, potentially impacting wool quality and industry preferences.
9 citations
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March 1998 in “PubMed” This study describes a 4-year-old spayed female ferret diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma, where surgical removal of the mass resulted in complete hair regrowth and improvement of clinical symptoms within four weeks.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “Pediatrics in review” This review article discusses various pediatric malabsorption disorders, highlighting their symptoms, causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment but provides no new clinical results.
8 citations
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September 1981 in “Zentralblatt für Veterinärmedizin Reihe A” In this animal study, pigs on a biotin-deficient diet showed significant hair loss, weak and brittle claws, and skin lesions after 8–10 weeks, with tissue necrosis observed microscopically after 15 weeks.
June 2026 in “Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science” This study found that social hair plucking in captive rhesus macaques is linked to alopecia and possibly relates to stress in females.
24 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” The researchers reported that the net mineral requirements for weight gain in Morada Nova lambs differ from commonly recommended values by the Agricultural and Food Research Council.
6 citations
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June 2012 in “PloS one” This study identified a novel SCF mRNA splice variant in white merino sheep skin, which may play a role in hair follicle melanogenesis.
1 citations
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February 2014 in “Revista de investigaciones veterinarias del Perú” This case study describes a Lop male rabbit with Malassezia-associated dermatitis, initially treated with griseofulvin but requiring ketoconazole for complete recovery after recurrence.
110 citations
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January 1983 in “Brain Research Reviews” This study found that the vermilion border and mucosa of the monkey lip have a dense sensory innervation, which correlates with their known tactile sensitivity.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Nusantara bioscience” This study found that supplementation with Aloe vera and Spirulina fusiformis effectively improved the appearance of rabbit skin tissue, particularly in hair texture and skin attributes.
19 citations
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November 2020 in “Animal Genetics” This review discusses rabbit domestication and genetics, focusing on factors influencing hair coat development, and reports no new findings; the authors highlight the potential for genetic insights to enhance rabbit breeding.
June 2017 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” This study found that oral broiler meat extract increased body weight, visceral fat mass, and the number of hair follicles in young male Wistar rats.
December 2022 in “Laboratory Animal Research” This study described two cases of trichoblastomas in the tactile hair skin of aged house musk shrews, highlighting that their histological structure differs from that in humans and other animals.
5 citations
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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.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of surfactants and detergents” This study found that shampoos with sugar-derived surfactants improved hair cleansing properties, were less cytotoxic, and resulted in easier hair combing compared to formulations containing sodium laureth sulfate.
6 citations
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January 2013 This chapter reviews hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets, covering its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, but reports no new research findings.
This study found that distinct hair fiber structures among blue fox, mink, and otter rabbit can be used to identify and differentiate these fur types.
23 citations
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August 1987 in “PubMed” In this study, a 7-year-old male ferret was diagnosed with hyperadrenocorticism complicated by dilatative cardiomyopathy, chronic active hepatitis, and renal disease, following symptoms including progressive hair loss and severe dehydration.
9 citations
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June 2016 in “The Cerebellum”
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This case report reveals a diagnosis of scurvy in a 19-year-old woman, emphasizing the importance of considering vitamin C deficiency in patients with dietary restrictions presenting with specific skin and gum symptoms.
10 citations
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June 2021 in “Primates” This study found that wild geladas in Ethiopian crop areas experienced higher levels of human disturbance and health issues, such as increased parasitic infections, compared to those in pasture areas.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.
August 2024 in “Journal Integration of Social Studies and Business Development” This study concluded that Sassle's almond-based hair serum is financially viable, with positive financial metrics across different sales scenarios, indicating potential for significant returns and strategic investment opportunities.
April 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case study, a six-month-old cat diagnosed with skin and digestive issues showed improvement after receiving a treatment regimen of antiparasitics, antihistamines, and vitamins, along with topical sulfur soap bathing, within a two-week period.
15 citations
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October 1976 in “Biochemical Journal” This study found that Naked trait mice exhibit a decrease in certain low-molecular-weight proteins in their hair, which contain high levels of glycine and tyrosine, compared to normal mice.
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” In this study, researchers observed that introducing an Environmental Enrichment Program improved the reproductive and zootechnical performance of Calomys callosus rodents by enhancing reproductive indices, parental care, and overall health, including reduced non-infectious lumbar alopecia.
7 citations
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February 2017 in “Open veterinary journal” This study suggests that deficiencies in certain amino acids, like taurine and tryptophan, in artificial milk formulas may contribute to skin and eye problems in Bengal tiger cubs.