Endocrine alopecia is found most usually in cats that have been spay or neutered.
Feline
endocrine alopecia is primarily a cosmetic condition so it is important to weigh the adverse side effects that are common in treatment.
Not exact matches
If your veterinary professional can not find a specific cause or contributing factor for the
alopecia in your pet, for example,
endocrine disorder, bacterial or fungal infections, and immune disorders, then it is likely that this condition will continue to repeat its cycle throughout the remainder of your canine family member's life.
Acquired
alopecia covers a wide range of causes including demodex mange, sarcoptic mange, folliculitis, parasite allergies, food allergies, vaccination site reaction, trauma, gestational hair loss, cancer, immune disorders and
endocrine system disorders.
Classic patterns of
alopecia are often seen in middle aged to older pets when the hair loss is secondary to certain
endocrine diseases.
Another
endocrine disease known as Cushing's or Hyperadrenocorticism often leads to symmetrical truncal
alopecia.