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(a)(b)Fig. 6.27.(a) Feline hyperthyroidism is often associated with excess grooming, which may lead to focal areas
of alopecia, as noted along lateral aspect of the forelimbs. (b) Nine-year-old male-castrate DSH with hyperthy-
roidism demonstrated by excessive grooming with alopecia along the forelimbs.