The occurrence of pili torti in a litter of kittens in England

Geary, M. R.; Baker, K. P.

A condition resembling pili torti in man is described in 7 kittens from one litter. A diffuse hair loss was observed from 10 days old with rapidly developing alopecia. One kitten died at 21 days, 4 were destroyed at 26 days and one 3 weeks later. A few days before death the kittens had a good appetite but were thin with slightly swollen, tense abdomens. The peri-anal area was soiled with copious, dark grey brown, pasty faeces.