Dermatomyositis & Ulcerative Dermatosis in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Dermatomyositis & Ulcerative Dermatosis
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

Dermatomyositis and ulcerative dermatosis are unique to collies and Shetland sheepdogs. They are believed to be caused by deficiencies in the immune system. Dermatomyositis tends to affect dogs at 6 months or less while ulcerative dermatosis affects older dogs. The symptoms of both disorders include crusting and lumps in the skin, with muscle disorders potentially occurring later. In mild cases where only the skin is affected, your dog may recover without treatment. In more severe cases where the muscles are affected, your vet may be able to contain the condition but in very severe cases it may be kindest to have your dog put to sleep.

Breeds exposed to Dermatomyositis & Ulcerative Dermatosis – Research Reference
German Shepherd Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Manchester Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Australian Kelpie Sheepdog Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Boxer Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Beagle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
St Bernard Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) & Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Red and White Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Kelpie – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Australian Kelpie Sheepdog – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
English Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Keeshond – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
St Bernard – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Shepherd – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Greyhound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Manchester Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Beagle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Boxer – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
GREYHOUND RACING DOG – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Greyhound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Keeshond Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Kelpie Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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