Species: Dog
Condition: Sebaceous Adenitis
Organ System: Respiratory
Sebaceous adenitis is a rare condition which tends to occur in young adult dogs (between 1 and 5 years). It is characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous (oil-producing) glands in the skin which ultimately causes them to be destroyed. This means that they can no longer produce the natural oil your dog needs to keep their skin healthy and so their skin becomes dry and scaly and they can suffer from hair loss. In severe cases the skin will become excessively thick and there will be significant hair loss. This disorder is treatable however there may be an element of trial and error until your vet finds the correct approach for your dog.
Breeds exposed to Sebaceous Adenitis – Research Reference
Basset Hound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) & (Giger 2003)
Jack Russell Terrier Cross – (Giger 2003)
Cardigan Corgi Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke Cross – (Giger 2003)
Welsh Corgi – Cardigan Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cardigan Corgi – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Basset Hound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) & (Giger 2003)
Welsh Corgi – Cardigan – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Jack Russell Terrier – (Giger 2003)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke – (Giger 2003)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Sebaceous Adenitis 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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