Species: Dog
Condition: Follicular Dysplasias
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Ichthyosis is an extremely rare condition in which your dog develops snake-like skin, which is thick and covered with flakes of skin which often resemble scales. This disorder also affects the skin of the foot which can make it look swollen and your dog may indicate that they feel pain in their feet. Otherwise ichthyosis appears to be painless but the impact to the skin is severe. There is currently no cure for this condition and the intensive care your dog will need for the rest of its life is a significant commitment. You should discuss with your vet whether you can manage this or whether to have your dog put to sleep.
Breeds exposed to Follicular Dysplasias – Research Reference
Boston Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Neopolitan Mastiff Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Shar-Pei Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pekingese Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Springer Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Boston Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
English Springer Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Neopolitan Mastiff – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Pekingese – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bloodhound – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Shar-Pei – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bloodhound Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Springer Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Follicular Dysplasias 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.
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