Diagnosis of alopecia in dogs and cats

Highly visual guide on how to diagnose alopecia in dogs and cats, in a structured and methodical manner, based on the distribution pattern and lesions. The large number of images, diagrams, tables and drawings, coupled with clear and practical descriptions, will allow readers to make the most of this work in day-to-day dermatology consultations.

Alopecia in pets is a common reason for consultation. As all conditions affecting the skin, hair loss is usually striking and causes discomfort to pet owners, not only due to cosmetic reasons but also due to the consequences on their pets health. This book is intended as a highly visual guide on how to diagnose alopecia in dogs and cats, in a structured and methodical manner, based on the distribution pattern and lesions. The large number of images, diagrams, tables and drawings, coupled with clear and practical descriptions, will allow readers to make the most of this work in day-to-day dermatology consultations.

KEY FEATURES:

➜ Large number of images, diagrams, tables and drawings.

➜ Covers all aspects of the alopecic process.

➜ Both highly practical and academically rigorous.

Author

Ana María Ríos Boeta

Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the Universidad Complutense, Madrid. Doctor of Veterinary Sciences and Masters in Research Methodology in Health Sciences from Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio. Accredited in Dermatology by AVEPA (Spanish Association of Small Animal Specialists) and recipient of a Masters in Dermatology from the ESAVS (European School of Advanced Veterinary Studies).

Coordinator of the Medicine and Surgery Service and Head of Dermatology in the Small Animal Unit, Veterinary Hospital of the Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (Villanueva de la Cañada, Madrid).

Ana Maria Ríos is a full member of the ESVD (European Society of Veterinary Dermatology), a founding member of GEDA (Specialist Dermatology Group of AVEPA), and has been a board member of AVEPA and president of the GEDA. She has also served as director of the scientific committee of AMVAC (Association of Companion Animal Veterinary Medicine, Madrid).

Table of Contents

1. Hair cycle and structure of the pilosebaceous unit in carnivores

Introduction

Anatomical segments and follicular structure

Hair cycle

Haircoat colour and type in dogs

Haircoat colour and type in cats

References

2. Diagnostic methods. Microscopic examination of hair

Introduction

Technique

Normal hair

Changes in hair composition and structure

Infectious and parasitic agents

Skin biopsy in alopecia

Definition of clinical and histopathological lesions in cases of alopecia

References

3. Diagnostic approach based on clinical signs

Introduction

Inflammatory focal and multifocal alopecia in dogs

Generalised or diffuse noninflammatory alopecia in dogs

Focal and multifocal alopecia in cats

Symmetrical alopecia in cats

References

4. Focal and multifocal inflammatory alopecia in dogs

Introduction

Focal and multifocal alopecia in dogs

Focal and multifocal inflammatory alopecia of parasitic or infectious origin

Focal and multifocal inflammatory alopecia of autoimmune origin

Traumatic focal or multifocal inflammatory alopecia

Focal or multifocal inflammatory alopecia of vascular origin

Neoplastic focal and multifocal inflammatory alopecia

Focal and multifocal inflammatory alopecia of nutritional origin

References

5. Focal and multifocal noninflammatory alopecia in dogs

Hair cycle disorders

Follicular destruction

Keratinisation defects

Follicular dysplasia and other hereditary forms of alopecia

Alopecia due to malnutrition

Excessive shedding

References

6. Generalised noninflammatory alopecia in dogs

Congenital and hereditary alopecia

References

7. Self-induced alopecia in feline species

Alopecia in cats

Self-induced alopecia caused by pruritus

Self-induced alopecia caused by behavioural disorders

References

8. Spontaneous focal, multifocal, or diffuse alopecia in cats

Alopecia due to follicular inflammation

Congenital, atrophic, degenerative, and neoplastic processes and hair cycle disorders

References

Appendix: Practical notes on canine and feline alopecia

Classification of alopecia in dogs

Inflammatory alopecia in dogs: diagnostic clues

Noninflammatory alopecia in dogs: diagnostic clues

Diagnostic protocol in dogs

Classification of alopecia in cats

Self-induced alopecia in cats: diagnostic clues

Spontaneous alopecia in cats: diagnostic clues

Diagnostic protocol in cats