Species: Dog
Condition: Psoriasiform-Lichenoid Dermatosis
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Psoriasiform-lichenoid dermatosis is a highly unusual skin condition unique to English springer spaniels. Symptoms generally occur before the dog is 2 or 3 years old and consist of reddened or yellowish bumps on your dog’s ears and abdomen, similar to warts in humans. These bumps may flare up and subside for no obvious reason. Although this condition is currently untreatable, its effect is purely cosmetic and it has no impact whatsoever on your dog’s health. Your dog will be able to enjoy a perfectly full and active life but as this condition is believed to be hereditary, they should not be used for breeding.
Breeds exposed to Psoriasiform-Lichenoid Dermatosis – Research Reference
Akita Inu Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alsatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Akita Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dobermann Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bearded Collie Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Chow Chow Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Doberman Pinscher – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Doberman Pinscher Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
American Akita – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Japanese Akita – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Akita Inu – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Chow Chow – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dobermann – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bearded Collie – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Japanese Akita Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Psoriasiform-Lichenoid Dermatosis 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.
