Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rough nails and hair loss in an 8-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback
By De Jonghe et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·1999·Department of Pathology·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Trachyonychia associated with alopecia areata in a Rhodesian Ridgeback.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback was diagnosed with trachyonychia, a condition that causes abnormal nail growth, along with alopecia areata, which leads to hair loss. This combination of symptoms is rare in dogs and had not been previously reported. The dog’s condition was assessed through clinical examinations and skin biopsies. Treatment details were not specified, but addressing both issues is important for the dog's overall health and comfort.
People also search for: Rhodesian Ridgeback hair loss · dog nail problems · trachyonychia treatment in dogs
Abstract
Trachyonychia associated with alopecia areata was diagnosed in an 8-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback. Clinical and histological findings are described in this respectively unreported and rare condition in the dog.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34644935/