Species: Dog
Condition: Seasonal Nasal Hypopigmentation
Organ System: Integument
A condition of unknown cause characterized by seasonal loss of pigmentation on the hairless part of the nose, called the nasal planum. Hypopigmentation is most distinct during winter (also called “snow noseâ€) while pigment levels are up during the summer. The condition is most common Golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, Siberian Huskies, Bernese mountain dogs, and Alaskan malamutes.
Breeds exposed to Seasonal Nasal Hypopigmentation – Research Reference
Australian Silky Terrier Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Labradoodle Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Maltese Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Poodle – Standard Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Pekingese Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Yorkshire Terrier Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Schnoodle Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Spoodle Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Australian Silky Terrier – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Maltese – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Pekingese – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Yorkshire Terrier – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Poodle – Standard – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Labradoodle – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Schnoodle – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Spoodle – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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