Species: Dog
Condition: Castration Responsive Dermatosis
Organ System: Cardiovascular
A skin disorder caused by the imbalance of reproductive hormones, whether they are heightened or lowered. There are numerous causes; testicular tumours, false pregnancy and cystic ovaries being some of them. Affected animals have itchy skin, they intensively lick, scratch and bite sensitive spots, causing further inflammation and infection with subsequent hair loss. Ears and anal sacs can also be itchy and sensitive. Veterinarian needs to perform thorough examination with further detailed skin and hormone tests to confirm the diagnosis. Neutering or spaying is the therapy of choice; it usually gives very good results and resolves the problem.
Breeds exposed to Castration Responsive Dermatosis – Research Reference
“Doberman Pinscher Cross – (Cetinkava
“Dobermann Cross – (Cetinkava
Rottweiler Cross – (Kerwin 2004)
“Shar-Pei Cross – (Cetinkava
Irish Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
“Doberman Pinscher – (Cetinkava
Irish Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labradoodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Retriever Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Retriever – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
“Dobermann – (Cetinkava
“Shar-Pei – (Cetinkava
Rottweiler – (Kerwin 2004)
Labradoodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Castration Responsive 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.
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