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