13 citations
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December 1940 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” Lack of certain vitamins causes fur loss and greying in silver foxes.
13 citations
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February 1951 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Young pigs need 10-20 mg of calcium pantothenate daily to fully recover from pantothenic acid deficiency.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” OM-X® helped prevent negative effects of Vitamin C deficiency in mice, suggesting it could protect organs and regulate metabolism.
19 citations
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January 2008 in “The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice” Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.
8 citations
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September 2019 in “Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity” A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.
6 citations
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January 2013 Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.
May 2024 in “BMC veterinary research” Metabolites and diet affect hair growth cycles in cashmere goats.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Animal Science” Animal fibers are valued for being natural and eco-friendly, but face challenges like price volatility and a focus on meat over fiber.
16 citations
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October 2013 in “Irish Veterinary Journal” Oral feline interferon-omega improved symptoms in diabetic cats with gingivostomatitis.
January 1996 in “Human Ecology Forum” Selenium is important for health but must be consumed in the right amount to avoid health issues.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Revista Brasileira de Ciência Veterinária” A cat in Brazil had severe skin issues worsened by improper treatment.
9 citations
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January 2016 in “Case Reports in Medicine” Iron therapy resolved uncooked rice cravings and symptoms in women with iron deficiency.
19 citations
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November 1937 in “Experimental biology and medicine” Nutritional deficiencies in rats cause skin problems that can be treated with the right vitamins.
June 2025 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine” The dog's skin infection was cured with a new antibiotic treatment and supplements.
January 2024 in “Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes” A low-glycemic diet improved hormone levels and well-being in overweight women with high androgen levels.
Eating soybeans improved hair and scalp health.
38 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” Oclacitinib maleate successfully treated alopecia in Andean bears.
1 citations
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June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with nutritional support and steroids, but early diagnosis is key due to high mortality.
18 citations
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August 2019 in “Nutrients” Eating barley for life may lead to healthier aging in mice.
30 citations
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October 2009 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” A Pomeranian dog had rickets due to a new gene mutation, leading to severe symptoms and euthanasia.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” Bezoars can cause serious digestive issues and need early imaging and surgery for effective treatment.
January 2021 in “Veterinary research forum” A Holstein calf in Iran with a severe genetic skin disorder was euthanized due to incurable symptoms.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Cell reports” Eating a high-fat fish oil diet caused mice to lose hair due to a specific immune cell activity in the skin linked to a protein called E-FABP.
47 citations
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June 2012 in “Genes & Development” A mother's western diet can make her milk toxic, causing inflammation and hair loss in babies.
January 2017 in “ResearchSpace (University of KwaZulu-Natal)” Edamame soy beans are a healthier, low-fat protein source preferred over sweet snacks, especially when flavored.
23 citations
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November 1964 in “Journal of Dairy Science” High molybdenum and sulfate sulfur levels can cause health issues in cattle, but adding copper helps.
January 2017 in “International journal of biomedical engineering and clinical science” Cri-du-chat syndrome can cause skin and oral lesions affecting nutrition and quality of life.
November 2025 in “Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia” All stray cats in the area have ectoparasite infestations.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Eating a lot of fat increases PKCβ and inflammation in skin fat cells, which affects skin and hair health.
A red fox with skin lesions was cured of a fungal infection after treatment.