Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hair loss and dark skin on hips and back in a Samoyed dog
By Crawford, Megan et al.·Published in Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology·2024·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Canine alopecia X-Like disorder
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old spayed female Samoyed was brought to the vet because she had been losing hair on her hips and back for six months, and the skin in those areas had turned black. Despite her previous thyroid issue being managed, tests for other conditions like Cushing's disease came back negative, and skin tests showed no infections. The vet recommended continuing her current medications and diet while monitoring her condition. The dog did not show any signs of itching or discomfort, and further treatment options may be explored if the hair loss continues.
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Abstract
Clinical History: A 6-year-old spayed female Samoyed dog was presented to the Dermatology Service at Auburn University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (AUVTH) for a 6-month history of non-pruritic alopecia on the hips and back, with the skin turning black in those areas (Figures 1 and 2). The animal had a prior history of hypothyroidism (controlled at the time of evaluation) and a urinary tract infection. The dog was on levothyroxine, Interceptor plus, Nexgard, fish oil, and Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Urinary SO Dry Dog Food. There was no travel history outside the Southern United States. This animal was cohoused with another healthy dog. Bloodwork was unremarkable and testing for Cushing’s disease was negative. Skin scrapes, cytology, and dermatophyte and bacterial cultures were negative.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.24070/bjvp.1983-0246.v17i1p76-77