Partial Alopecia in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Partial Alopecia
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

Alopecia is a skin disorder causing the dogs to have partial or complete hair loss from places that are usually covered wit hair. It can be symmetric or varied and is often accompanied by crusting and inflammation around the area. There is a variety of causes, including manges, allergies, bacterial infections, hormonal imbalances, etc. The vet will carefully examine the dog and take detailed history of the disease with skin scrapings for analysis. Treatment is dependent on the cause of the alopecia and is usually consisting of antibiotics and special baths. The condition will need to be monitored and the treatment can be long lasting.

Breeds exposed to Partial Alopecia – Research Reference
Alsatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Wire-haired Pointing Griffon Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Poodle – Toy Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shar-Pei Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Shepherd Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel – 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)
Miniature Poodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Poodle – Toy – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shar-Pei – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Wire-haired Pointing Griffon – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cavoodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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