Dermatological Problems of Brachycephalic Dogs

Brachycephalic dogs are not only affected by brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), but are also frequently referred to veterinary dermatologists for skin conditions, with English bulldogs and pugs particularly over-represented. Some skin diseases, such as skin fold dermatitis, are direc...

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Published in:Animals (Basel) 2023-06, Vol.13 (12), p.2016
Main Authors: Hobi, Stefan, Barrs, Vanessa R, Bęczkowski, Paweł M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
allergy
Alopecia
Ataxia
Atopic dermatitis
Baldness
Biofilms
BOAS
brachycephaly
canine
Cerebrospinal fluid
Conformation
congenital
Dermatitis
Dogs
Ear
Ear canal
Ear diseases
Ears & hearing
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Hearing protection
Inflammation
Magnetic resonance imaging
Otitis
Otitis externa
Otitis media
Pain management
Primary immunodeficiencies
Pruritus
Pyoderma
Quality of life
Review
Skin
Skin diseases
skin folds
Spinal cord
Stenosis
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Summary:Brachycephalic dogs are not only affected by brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), but are also frequently referred to veterinary dermatologists for skin conditions, with English bulldogs and pugs particularly over-represented. Some skin diseases, such as skin fold dermatitis, are directly associated with the abnormal anatomic conformation of brachycephalic dogs, while for others, such as atopic dermatitis and viral pigmented plaques, there is an underlying genetic basis or a general predisposition. Anatomic alterations associated with brachycephaly, leading to fold formation of the skin and stenosis of the ear canal, together with primary immunodeficiencies described in some breeds, favor the development of pyoderma, dermatitis, and otitis externa/media. In addition, the frequently neglected but often lifelong dermatological problems of brachycephalic dogs are an important consideration when discussing genetic and medical conditions affecting the welfare of those dogs. Here we review the current state of knowledge concerning dermatological problems in brachycephalic dogs and combine it with clinical experience in the management of these challenging disorders.
ISSN:2076-2615
2076-2615
DOI:10.3390/ani13122016