Small Animal Dermatology, 4th Edition (1989)

Muller, G. H., Kirk, R. W., Scott, D. W.

Abstract

Hair-pulling is a behavioral component of pyschogenic alopecia which is characterized by continued licking of an area and/or pulling of fur until hair is removed. Some cats focus this behavior on one particular are, with resulting alopecia, abrasions, ulceration, and secondary infection.