Papers in this week's Veterinary Record.

This article provides information on several issues including adrenocortical function of small-breed dogs with alopecia, postanaesthetic morbidities in four UK equine hospitals, and the epidemiology of an outbreak of classical swine fever in Spain. The Study shows that pomeranians and miniature poodles can suffer alopecia characterized by progressive and symmetrical hair loss and changes in coat color and quality.