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Fading puppy syndrome (or fading puppy complex) is when a puppy dies within the first few weeks of life without a clear cause of death or clinical signs, that is to say, they fail to thrive. [1] Death usually occurs within the first five days of life, [ 2 ] but can happen up to ten weeks of age. [ 3 ]
Hair loss is originally seen in areas of repeated grooming or trauma, for instance the neck because of contact with a collar. Hair regrowth may occur, but the hair will be even weaker and the pattern will repeat. The dogs are affected between the ages of two to four years, and it is most commonly seen on the back towards the tail.
Sebaceous adenitis and hair loss in a dog. Sebaceous adenitis is an uncommon skin disease found in some breeds of dog, and more rarely in cats, rabbits and horses. [1] characterised by an inflammatory response against the dog's sebaceous glands (glands found in the hair follicles in the skin dermis), which can lead to the destruction of the gland.
[21] [22] [23] Captive animals are the primary performers of hair-pulling, and its equivalent behaviours, and the behaviour may be directed towards their own body or may occur in a social context where the hair-pulling is directed towards another individual in the enclosure. [20] An example of a dog experiencing seasonal alopecia
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A dog that is repeatedly exposed to a particular allergen becomes sensitized to it, and the immune system overreacts to a subsequent exposure, most commonly manifesting in the form of skin irritation. [1] Some of the signs are redness, itching, hair loss, and recurring skin infections from the irritation. The dog may be more prone to scratching ...
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