Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic skin peeling and itching in a German Shorthaired Pointer dog
By Rubio Sanchez, Michelle & Stranahan, Lauren·Published in Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology·2026·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Chronic exfoliative dermatitis in a German Shorthaired Pointer dog
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old spayed female German Shorthaired Pointer was taken to the vet for a second opinion due to ongoing skin problems that were suspected to be caused by allergies. The dog's condition improved when treated with prednisone, a steroid that helps reduce inflammation, but she did not respond to antibiotics or a medication called oclacitinib (Apoquel). The skin issues started on her chest and sometimes affected her paw pads and lips. It seems that prednisone was the most effective treatment for her chronic dermatitis.
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Abstract
History: A 5-year-old, spayed female, German Shorthaired Pointer dog presented to a veterinary clinic for a second opinion following a history of chronic dermatitis and suspected allergies. Clinical signs improved with prednisone, but there was no appreciable response with antibiotics or oclacitinib (Apoquel). Lesions initially developed on the chest and occasionally involved paw pads and lips.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.24070/bjvp.1983-0246.019s106