Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Blue Doberman cross with flank hair loss and itching from color
By Perego, Roberta et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2009·Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche Veterinarie·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Color dilution alopecia in a blue Doberman pinscher crossbreed.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old male blue Doberman pinscher crossbreed was brought in for coat problems, specifically hair loss on his sides and itching. After examining his medical history and conducting tests, the vet diagnosed him with color dilution alopecia, a condition that affects the coat color and can lead to hair loss. The dog was treated with oral melatonin for three months, but unfortunately, this treatment did not help improve his symptoms.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old male, blue Doberman pinscher crossbreed was presented with coat abnormalities; in particular, flank alopecia and pruritus. Based on medical the history, clinical evidence, and histopathological examination, color dilution alopecia was diagnosed. The dog was with oral melatonin treated for 3 months without success.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19436637/