Morphological features of the general cover in long-haired cat breeds

The article presents a comparative characteristic of the skin in long-haired cat breeds based on the use of morphological research methods, including anatomical preparation, light microscopy of histological sections, micromorphometry and statistical analysis of the obtained digital data. The general patterns and breed characteristics of the skin in long-haired cats have been established, taking into account its anatomical and topographic features. An inverse relationship was found between the thickness of the epidermis and the thickness of the hair cover in the studied animals, regardless of breed. The specific glomerular design of collagen structures of the dermis was established in all long-haired cat breeds. It has been shown that the depth of the hair follicles and the density of the hair are determined by the topical features of the skin.