Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pediatric dermatology.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 1999
- Authors:
- Ackerman, L
- Affiliation:
- Mesa Veterinary Hospital
Plain-English summary
Young pets can have various skin problems, some of which may be inherited. When a puppy or kitten has skin issues, it's crucial to think about genetic skin disorders, even if they aren't the most common cause. The good news is that most skin conditions in young animals can be diagnosed and treated successfully, leading to full recovery. However, it's also important to recognize cases that might not have a good outcome so that pet owners can receive guidance on managing these genetic traits in the future.
Abstract
There are a great many disorders that can affect young animals in addition to those with a hereditary component. Still, it is important to consider genodermatoses whenever a young animal presents with dermatological lesions. Fortunately, most dermatological conditions that affect young pups and kittens carry a good prognosis for diagnosis and full recovery. It is, however, important to correctly identify those animals with a poor prognosis if for no other reason than to offer supportive genetic counseling to minimize the risk of the trait being perpetuated.
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