Relationship of Hematological some Biochemical Indices and Thyroid Function with Cases of Hair Loss in Cats

Abstract

The current study aimed to find out the relationship of hematological, some biochemical indices and thyroid function with cases of hair loss in cats. The collection of samples began from April to September 2022, samples were collected from 100 domestic cats (80 cats suffering from shedding and 20 healthy cats) with ages ranging from 6 months to 2 years. Blood samples were collected for CBC and serological tests (Albumin, Total protein, TSH, T3 and T4). The observed clinical signs included easy hair loss, causing hair loss in a limited or wide area, and the results also found that the skin condition is normal and there is no redness or any skin lesions, which confirms that the cause of hair loss is not infectious. The levels of total protein and albumin were significantly lower in diseased animals (51.45 ± 0.85), (23.1 ± 0.94) compared to healthy animals (62.5 ± 0.37), (28.82 ± 1.02), respectively. The results of the current study showed that the levels of TSH, T3 and T4 were significantly higher in animals suffering from hair loss (0.09 ± 0.0001), (58.2 ± 0.1), (2.8 ± 0.003) compared to healthy animals (0.05 ± 0.0001), (0.05 ± 0.0001). (46.2 ± 0.13), (2.2 ± 0.001), respectively, which indicates the presence of hyperthyroidism. The results of the current study showed that red blood cells, hemoglobin and packed cell volume (PCV, MCV and MCH) were significantly (P≤0.05) decreased in animals that suffered from hair loss (5.31 ± 0.01), (9.38 ± 0.1), (29.18 ± 0.3), (40.2 ± 0.21), (15.3 ± 0.16) compared with healthy animals, respectively, while white blood cells did not show any significant differences between the two groups.

Inconclusion, hematological results showed that there was a significant decrease in red blood cells, hemoglobin and packed cell volume, as well as MCV and MCH. There were relationship between protein levels and thyroid functions with hair loss in cats.