Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with eye inflammation and hair loss from autoimmune disease
By McMahill, Barbara G et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2025·Pathology Services, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Uveodermatological syndrome associated with alopecia areata in a one-year-old female spayed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old female spayed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was brought in for skin and eye problems. She was diagnosed with uveodermatological syndrome, which caused inflammation in her eyes and hair loss on her skin, along with alopecia areata, another autoimmune condition that leads to patchy hair loss. The veterinarian provided treatment for both conditions, and the dog was closely monitored for improvement. After treatment, the dog's symptoms were managed, and she showed signs of recovery.
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Abstract
Uveodermatological syndrome and alopecia areata are autoimmune disorders causing ocular and dermatological inflammation and alopecia, respectively, in dogs. This is the first report to document concurrent development of the two diseases in a dog, as has been reported in human patients. Clinical presentation and histopathological diagnosis, treatment and clinical follow-up are described.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39355911/