June 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Healthy dogs and cats can carry and spread skin infections without showing symptoms.
16 citations
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July 2016 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair loss patterns in dogs.
4 citations
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October 2001 in “Mycoses” A young cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
22 citations
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February 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Eosinophils are not a reliable marker for diagnosing alopecia areata.
June 2026 in “Studia Biologica” Felted wool in these sheep has more sweat and bacteria, altering its fatty acids and making it more prone to felting.
January 1996 in “TURKISH JOURNAL OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES” Brown bear skin has two main layers, with the thickest skin on the back and thinnest on the belly.
10 citations
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June 2005 in “Small ruminant research” Melatonin treatment may increase cashmere production in Spanish goats.
September 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The dog improved significantly after treatment for skin mites and fungi.
November 2023 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” A mixed breed dog's skin condition improved with combined therapy and supportive care.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Early genetic testing and zinc therapy are crucial for managing acrodermatitis enteropathica effectively.
9 citations
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June 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” Boxer dogs may have a genetic skin condition that worsens seasonally and can be treated with certain medications.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” An 11-year-old Greek girl was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and family history.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” The dog recovered fully after treatment, and tick prevention is advised to avoid reinfection.
October 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”
October 2012 in “Semina. Ciências Agrárias” A Shi Tzu dog with high cortisol levels improved after increasing the dose of trilostane.
A mange outbreak nearly wiped out vicuña and guanaco populations in San Guillermo National Park.
December 2019 in “Ukrainian Journal of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences” Donkey and horse hair have different microscopic structures, which can help tell them apart.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry” The Pomeranian dog fully recovered from mange after 35 days of treatment.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Pathogens” Raccoon dogs in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, were found with sarcoptic mange, showing severe skin issues and potential for spreading the disease.
23 citations
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March 1989 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice” Llamas often have skin issues like mange, bacterial infections, and allergies, with some treatable by zinc.
12 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair syndrome occurs in dark-skinned children and often improves on its own.
75 citations
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October 2010 in “Mammalian genome” Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.
9 citations
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December 2022 in “Genes” CNVs influence hair length in Tianzhu white yaks.
5 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 3-year-old girl has short anagen syndrome, causing her hair to stay short.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel had both uveodermatological syndrome and alopecia areata, and treatment with ciclosporin helped regrow hair.
Ongoing monitoring and treatment are crucial to manage sarcoptic mange in reintroduced red foxes.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” A mixed breed dog with skin issues improved significantly after treatment and needs to avoid dampness and certain bath products to prevent it from coming back.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” Researchers found four key proteins that affect the development of a specific hair type in Yangtze River Delta white goats.
October 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Key RNAs and genes linked to cashmere shedding in goats were identified.
11 citations
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October 2014 in “Gene” Researchers identified a new variant of the FGF5 gene in sheep that affects hair length.