Unfortunately Poodles are prone to dermatological issues
including sebaceous adenitis, a condition affecting the glands that lubricate the hair follicles and skin.
It includes sebaceous adenitis, pemphigus, and VKH (skin diseases); hemolytic anemia; systemic lupus; polyarthritis; and some thyroid disease.
Not exact matches
Other less common possibilities for flaky skin in dogs
include ichthyosis,
sebaceous adenitis or primary seborrhoea sicca — all of which are primary keratinisation defects of the skin.
Other skin diseases in Goldens
include seborrhea,
sebaceous adenitis, and lick granuloma.
Other breeds that seem to have a genetic predisposition to
sebaceous adenitis include the Chow Chow, Samoyed, Viszla and Havanese (particularly prone to lesions on the ears) but any dog breed can be affected.
Information form for
Sebaceous Adenitis study, to be submitted by dog owners and breeders (
includes instructions regarding sample collection and submission)(pdf)
OFA costs range from $ 15 for
sebaceous adenitis tests to $ 40 for combined readings of hip and elbow radiographs and do not
include the veterinary fee for taking the radiographs.
Autoimmune skin diseases
include perianal fistula,
sebaceous adenitis, lupus, pemphigus, nail bed disease, and vitiligo.