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  2. Psychogenic alopecia - Wikipedia

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    A cat exhibiting psychogenic alopecia (excessive grooming ). Resulting baldness is noticeable around the abdomen, flank, and legs. Psychogenic alopecia, also called over-grooming or psychological baldness, [ 1][ 2] is a compulsive behavior that affects domestic cats. Generally, psychogenic alopecia does not lead to serious health consequences ...

  3. Feline hyperesthesia syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The first theory suggests feline hyperesthesia syndrome is a behavioural disorder, which is caused by either behavioural displacement or stress factors. Stress increases the release of [alpha]-melanocyte-stimulating hormone and causes increased grooming and endorphin production. [ 2][ 4][ 5][ 6] Behavioural displacement would occur when a cat ...

  4. Alopecia in animals - Wikipedia

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    Alopecia in animals is a condition where locations on the body surface that are typically covered in hair, contain areas where hair is absent, and is a condition that can affect other animals besides humans. [ 1][ 2] Alopecia is a condition that can affect wild organisms and captive organisms, however, the condition tends to be more prominent ...

  5. Canities subita - Wikipedia

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    Canities subita, also called Marie Antoinette syndrome or Thomas More syndrome, is an alleged condition of hair turning white overnight due to stress or trauma. [1] The trivial names come from specific cases in history including that of Queen Marie Antoinette of France whose hair was noted as having turned stark white overnight after her capture following the ill-fated flight to Varennes ...

  6. Cushing's syndrome (veterinary) - Wikipedia

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    0.2% to 0.28% of dogs. Cushing's syndrome disease, also known as hyperadrenocorticism and spontaneous hypercortisolism, is a condition resulting from an endocrine disorder where too much adrenocorticotropic and cortisol hormones are produced, causing toxicity. It may arise in animals as well as in humans. [ 1]

  7. Non scarring hair loss - Wikipedia

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    Non scarring hair loss, also known as noncicatricial alopecia is the loss of hair without any scarring being present. [ 1] There is typically little inflammation and irritation, but hair loss is significant. This is in contrast to scarring hair loss during which hair follicles are replaced with scar tissue as a result of inflammation.

  8. Cat skin disorders - Wikipedia

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    A deficiency in zinc mainly results in skin disorders in adult cats, but also results in growth oddities. The skin of a cat deficient in zinc would likely have erythema and hair loss. The cat may have crusty, scaly skin on its limbs or tail. [1] The coat of the cat becomes dull. Similarly, copper can affect coat health of cats; deficiencies ...

  9. Cancer in cats - Wikipedia

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    Cancer in cats is the leading cause of death among cats. It is caused by uncontrolled cell growth, and affects a wide range of cell types and organs in the body. Feline cancer initially manifests as a lump or bump on any parts of the body. It rapidly grows in the affected cell, attaches itself to the tissue under the skin in that area, and ...

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