41 Uveodermatological syndrome INITIAL PRESENTATION Depigmentation, crusting, scaling and alopecia on the nose. INTRODUCTION Uveodermatological syndrome is a rare condition characterized by ocular and cutaneous signs in dogs. The ocular…
40 Vitiligo in two dogs INTRODUCTION Vitiligo is a specific, acquired disorder, characterized by well-circumscribed depigmented patches and macules and leucoderma that result from a complete absence of melanocytes in…
14 Exfoliative dermatitis with thymoma INITIAL PRESENTATION Scaling, crusting, erythema and alopecia. INTRODUCTION Exfoliative dermatitis has been described in association with thymoma, both in people and in cats. A number…
35 Familial canine dermatomyositis INITIAL PRESENTATION Erosive ulcerations and alopecia. INTRODUCTION Familial canine dermatomyositis is an inflammatory disease affecting the skin, musculature and blood vessels. It is thought that compromised…
48 Multiple canine mast cell tumours INITIAL PRESENTATION Multiple cutaneous nodules in a Weimaraner. INTRODUCTION Mast cell tumours are the most common canine cutaneous neoplasm. They are challenging tumours to…
30 Lymphoma in a hamster INITIAL PRESENTATION Progressive hair loss and pruritus in a Syrian hamster. INTRODUCTION Alopecia, coat abnormalities and skin problems are non-specific and common presentations of hamsters…
27 Staphylococcal pyoderma INITIAL PRESENTATION Non-pruritic, multifocal patches of alopecia and hyperpigmentation in a dog with idiopathic superficial folliculitis. INTRODUCTION Pyoderma is one of the most common causes of skin…
9 Dermatophytosis in a Jack Russell terrier INITIAL PRESENTATION Pruritus with crusting and scaling. INTRODUCTION Dermatophytosis is a fungal invasion of keratinized tissue of the stratum corneum, hair or claws…
50 Dermatoses of specific sites INTRODUCTION There are areas of skin that, by virtue of their anatomical location or specialized structure and function, deserve special attention when it comes to…
19 Zinc-responsive dermatosis INITIAL PRESENTATION Crusting and scaling over pressure points. INTRODUCTION There are various canine nutrient-responsive dermatoses described, including vitamin A- and zinc-responsive dermatoses and essential fatty acid deficiency….
