Follicular Dysplasia By Nicole Merrill

Disease Classification Autosomal recessive Cause of Disease Abnormalities in the structure of the hair follicle

Animals Affected Dogs Structural follicular dysplasia Irish Water Spaniel Portuguese Water Dog Curly Coated Retriever Atrophic follicular dysplasia / Pattern baldness Dachshunds Miniature Pinschers Chihuahuas Greyhounds

Cyclic follicular dysplasia Airedale Terrier Bulldog Staffordshire Terrier Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Boxer Affenpinscher Color dilution alopecia Dachshund Great Dane Whippet Italian Greyhound Chow Chow Standard Poodle Miniature Pinscher Yorkshire Terrier Silky Terrier Chihuahua Boston Terrier Saluki Newfoundland German Shepherd Dog Shetland Sheepdog Schipperke Bernese Mountain Dog Bulldog

Signs/Symptoms Color Dulition Alopecia: Coat lighter than normal Dry and brittle hair Patchy hair loss Black Hair Follicular Dysplasia: Black hair starts to thin, ending in hair loss and dry scaly skin Follicular Dysplasia: Begins at less than 3 yrs of age

Prevention F f F FF Ff f Ff ff The only way to prevent the disease is to have the dog tested and not breed dogs positive with the disease. F f F FF Ff f Ff ff

Treatment Rarely successful Changes to coat usually permanent Antibacterial shampoos Antibiotics

Work Cited http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/Diseases/dermatology/follicular%20dysplasia.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canine_follicular_dysplasia https://www.vetconnect.com.au/5min/data/06050605.htm