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Contents
How can I help my dog with a CDA?
Dry skin, scaling or superficial infections can be managed with a combination of washes, rinses, and infections. Antibiotics may be prescribed by your doctor to treat a more severe skin problem. It is possible that there are recommendations to maximize skin health.
How is color dilution alopecia treated?
There isn’t a cure for color dilution alope. Treatments aim to control secondary skin infections and avoid harsh grooming products and abrasive brushes. It is possible to reduce follicular plugging by using a mild shampoos with sulfur and salicylic acid.
How do dogs get CDA?
CDA is an inheritable skin condition that is more common in dogs that have been bred for a coat color that is not black. It’s a form of follicular dysplasia for adult dogs with the inherited genes. Dogs with a blue coat are more likely to have it.
How is black hair follicular dysplasia treated?
If your dog is suffering from a rare disease, oral melatonin may be effective, but your vet may not recommend it due to the chance of self resolution. There isn’t a cure due to the permanent nature of the other forms.
Are Blue dogs unhealthy?
The term “blue dogs” refers to dogs who have different coat colors and other body parts. Dogs with this abnormality are prone to coat problems that can be related to the abnormal color and can result in skin problems.
Can you test a dog for CDA?
The dog should be examined for any other anomalies, and tested for normal thyroid function, if it is found to be related to hormone related hair loss. It is possible to make a diagnosis if you have a course of disease.
Why do Blue Dobermans lose hair?
Blue Doberman syndrome tends to show up in dog breeds that have a lot of hair. Alopecia is a hair loss condition. The dog’s hair shafts have an abnormal distribution of melatonin due to a structural defect.