Canine Uveodermatological Syndrome in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Canine Uveodermatological Syndrome
Organ System: Integument

This is a rare disease condition where the dog’s immune system forms antibodies that act against its own pigment cells in the skin and the light-sensing cells located in the back of the eye. Clinical signs include premature whitening of the hair, painful red eyes, and skin pigmentation that is prevalent on the dog’s face and footpads. The treatment regimen is focused primarily on the eye problems, since those in the skin and hair are just cosmetic issues. Without proper treatment, an affected dog may become permanently blind. The Canine Uveodermatological Syndrome is the canine counterpart to a condition in humans known as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome.

Breeds exposed to Canine Uveodermatological Syndrome – Research Reference
Miniature Dachshund Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Shar-Pei Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shih Tzu Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shar-Pei – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shih Tzu – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Dachshund – Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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