Seborrhoea is a chronic skin disease that is characterized by excessive scale production and greasiness. What causes Seborrhoea? The cause is unknown, but affected dogs have accelerated basal cell turnover (keratinocytes). What breeds commonly suffer from Seborrhoea? Idiopathic Seborrhoea occurs in two types Primary Seborrhoea is an inherited disorder and is seen in several breeds of dogs including: Basset Hounds Cocker Spaniels Dachshunds Doberman Pinschers German Shepherd Dogs Irish Setters Labrador Retrievers Poodles Shar Peis Springer Spaniels West Highland Terriers 2. Secondary Seborrhoea occurs secondary to almost any other skin disease and can occur in any dog....
What are some of the causes of Dry or Flaky Skin on Dogs? Sometimes it is as simple as just dry skin on your dog, but other times the causes can be quite serious. There are many different causes of dry skin. It's a long list and can be difficult to diagnose. Here is a list of different causes for dry skin: Black Hair Follicular Dysplasia/Alopecia/Dystrophy This is a rare hereditary disease in dogs with different hair colors. It's more common in Bearded Collies, Basset Hounds, Salukis, Beagles, Dachshunds, and Pointers. The Symptoms are loss of dark or black hair...
