Pruritus possibly associated with a portosystemic shunt in a bichon frise puppy.

A bichon frise puppy was presented with generalized pruritus. At 22 weeks, a portosystemic shunt was diagnosed. Correction of the shunt led to resolution of the pruritus.

Underlying medical conditions in cats with presumptive psychogenic alopecia.

Objective: To identify underlying medical conditions in cats with a presumptive diagnosis of psychogenic alopecia.

Design: Case series.

Animals: 21 adult cats referred with a presumptive diagnosis of psychogenic alopecia.