Many French Bulldog lovers believe that the blue coat color is linked to a form of alopecia (hair loss) called blue
dog alopecia.
The widespread belief is that blue French bulldogs have a condition known as blue
dog alopecia, which is a known discoloration.
Dermatology for Animals explains that blue
dog alopecia, which as the name suggests, affects mainly dogs with blue or fawn coloring and causes incurable hair breakage and loss.
Not exact matches
Three types; hair loss may occur on the ears of Dachshunds (pinnal
alopecia); neck, thighs, and tail of American Water Spaniels and Portuguese Water
Dogs; abdomen and the back of the thighs of Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, Whippets, and Greyhounds
In some
dogs,
alopecia can only occur in the legs.
It is used to treat growth hormone - responsive
alopecia in
dogs.
Remember to take the
dog to the vet if you see any areas where bald spots might appear, especially if you think they may be suffering from canine
alopecia, unhealed wounds, eczema, dermatitis, brittle or dry fur or any damage to the skin or fur.
Color mutant
alopecia: a condition where certain colored areas of a
dog's skin grows less or no fur.
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), glaucoma, enamel hypoplasia, Legg - Perthe's disease, leg bone breaks in young
dogs, patellar luxation, autoimmune diseases, hemangiosarcoma, congenital megaesophagus, progressive periodontal disease, portosystemic shunts, masticatory myopathy, vitreous degeneration, cataracts, lens luxation, color dilution
alopecia, and epilepsy.
If
dog skin itch or scratching causes redness, hair loss (
alopecia) or an interruption of your
dog's normal routine, such as stopping in the middle of play to chew on the skin, then it's smart to visit a veterinarian for a definitive diagnosis and prescription medication.
Dogs with skin irritation problems as a result of allergies, dogs with dry skin, or dogs that are suffering from alopecia (hair loss) can benefit from k
Dogs with skin irritation problems as a result of allergies,
dogs with dry skin, or dogs that are suffering from alopecia (hair loss) can benefit from k
dogs with dry skin, or
dogs that are suffering from alopecia (hair loss) can benefit from k
dogs that are suffering from
alopecia (hair loss) can benefit from kelp.
Other adverse effects seen in
dogs include
alopecia, cystic ovaries, cystic endometrial hyperplasia, pyometra, prolonged estrus, and infertility.
The
dog suffered from pustules,
alopecia, and an overall skin infection.
Adult
dogs and puppies, some of which were just days old and nursing, exhibited signs of severe, chronic neglect, including emaciation, mange, dehydration, intestinal worms, external parasites, urine scalding, severe matting, runny eyes and
alopecia.
Accordingly on day 10, the tea tree oil cream caused significantly faster relief than the control cream (p = 0.04) for two common clinical dermatitis signs, pruritus (occurring in 84 % of
dogs) and
alopecia.
Hair loss in
dogs — also called
alopecia is a common effect of allergic reaction to flea and mites.
According to the AKC Canine Health Foundation,
dogs with
alopecia are more susceptible to skin infections.
Hair loss in
dogs and cats can appear as areas without hair (bald patches or
alopecia) or areas with thinning hair.
This gland has a number of functions, but the important ones can be revealed and one sees what can happen when it does not work properly: loss of haircoat (
alopecia), weight gain and edema, poor heat - stress tolerance, increased dandruff, itching to the point of self - mutilation, smelly crud build - up in the ear canals, rancid body odor (especially in mature
dogs), decreased fertility, lethargy, poor digestion and stool condition, possible fever, darkened skin, lowered resistance to flea infestation, or any combination of these.
Flea infestations may cause
alopecia, particularly if the affected
dog is allergic to the saliva of the fleas.
Food allergies in
dogs and cats can cause itching, scratching and
alopecia.
Due to the range of causes of skin problems and hair loss, it is important for your veterinarian to examine your pet and determine what the cause of the
alopecia is, as well as the best treatment for your
dog or cat.
Dogs with hyperthyroidism may suffer from weight gain despite reduced food intake, obesity, lethargy, thickening and darkening of the skin, and thinning of the coat and
alopecia.
In older
dogs suffering from chronic thinning of the hair, thickened skin, and generalized
alopecia, hypothyroidism may be to blame.
Zinc therapy should be an additional option for those
dogs with
alopecia.
Adult
dogs and puppies, who were just weeks old, exhibited signs of severe, chronic neglect, including emaciation, mange, dehydration, intestinal worms, external parasites, runny eyes and
alopecia.
Dogs having
alopecia not due to seborrhea or oily secretions should be fed with an increased level of omega — 3 fatty acids along with mineral supplements especially those containing zinc & magnesium, for at least a 3 months time period along with a balanced diet.
Dogs with sensitive skin may develop
alopecia or hair loss.
Many of the
dogs and puppies exhibited signs of neglect, including mange, dehydration, intestinal worms, external parasites, runny eyes, and
alopecia.
If, however, your
dog starts to lose patches of fur or if his coat seems to be thinning all over, it could be a sign of a problem — it could be
alopecia.
It is often assumed that affected
dogs have growth hormone responsive
alopecia (hair loss), but many affected
dogs do not suffer from this.
Clinical characteristics of doxorubicin - associated
alopecia in 28
dogs.
In the
dog, ringworm lesions usually appear as areas of hair loss (
alopecia) that are roughly circular.
If your
dog's skin symptoms consist of just mild flaking or itching, then the home treatment described above to cure
dog dry skin is appropriate.If the condition is worsening over time, or if you see symptoms such as redness, hair loss (
alopecia), or if there are oozing lesions, these are signals that it is time to visit a veterinarian who can prescribe medications that can reduce skin inflammation (steroids), treat
dog skin infection (antibiotics), or to help with itch.
Pruritus (itch),
alopecia (loss of hair), thickening of the skin and generalized lesions are signs of
dog scabies.
Lightly colored
dogs with color dilution
alopecia (CDA) tend to develop hair loss by around 6 months of age, but it may not appear until 2 or 3 years of age in
dogs that are darker, such as steel blue Dobermans.
Dog food allergy symptoms can include itching (pruritus), along with rashes and
alopecia (hair loss) on the skin.
Black skin in
dogs is actually a collective term for a hyper pigmented coat and
alopecia (hair loss) in
dogs.
Allergies are also a common cause of
alopecia in
dogs.
Pattern
alopecia on the ventral part of the
dog's body (the belly area) is typically progressive starting at around 6 months of age.
Thus, as described above, a vast array of medical conditions can lead to
alopecia in
dogs.
Dogs with dry skin, skin allergies and
alopecia (hair loss) can benefit from eating kelp.
They create discomfort for your
dog and can lead to
alopecia (hair loss), skin problems (dermatitis) and tapeworm.
In addition,
dogs frequently have a pot - bellied appearance and
alopecia or other skin and / or coat changes.
Dogs that are not carriers of this variant have no increased chance of having pups with diluted coat color or
alopecia.
Nonpruritic hair thinning or
alopecia (usually bilaterally symmetric) that may involve the ventral and lateral trunk, the caudal surfaces of the thighs, dorsum of the tail, ventral neck, and the dorsum of the nose is seen in about two - thirds of
dogs with hypothyroidism.
If a
dog with
alopecia X is intact, spaying or neutering often causes the hair to grow back (the hair loss is caused by excess production of sex hormones).
Growth Hormone Some
dogs with
alopecia X respond to injections of supplemental growth hormone obtained from pigs or cattle.