Species: Dog
Condition: Fold Dermatitis/Pyoderma
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Dermatitis is irritation of the skin. Fold dermatitis is a condition most often seen in dogs which have been bred for specific characteristics such as wrinkled skin, heavy folds of skin on the face, or a curly tail. These tend to cause irritation and itching which can open up the skin, leaving your dog vulnerable to a bacteria infection (pyoderma). Although the symptoms can be managed with shampoos which your vet can recommend and if necessary antibiotics, however the fact that the condition is triggered by your dog’s physical make up means that it is likely to reoccur so your vet may recommend surgery to remove the rubbing folds.
Breeds exposed to Fold Dermatitis/Pyoderma – Research Reference
Alsatian Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Jack Russell Terrier Cross – (Sparkes et al. 1993)
Chow Chow Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Shepherd Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Yorkshire Terrier Cross – (Sparkes et al. 1993)
Shetland Sheepdog Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alsatian – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Australian Cattle Dog – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Chow Chow – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Kuvasz – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Shetland Sheepdog – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Australian Cattle Dog Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Jack Russell Terrier – (Sparkes et al. 1993)
Yorkshire Terrier – (Sparkes et al. 1993)
Kuvasz Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Fold Dermatitis/Pyoderma or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
For Petmed Pet Health Insurance – pre-existing condition exclusion applies. Annual Benefit Limits and excess amounts vary based on pet health insurance plans.
