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Skin/hair/nail
Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breeds in this Condition
Breeds
Condition
Skin/hair/nail
Synonym
Skin fold Dermatitis, Claw conditions,Haut/Haare/Krallen,Peau/cheveux/ongles / pelage - poils,Hud/päls/klor, Iho/turkki/kynnet,Huid/haar/nagel
Condition Description
Conditions affecting the integument, including skin, hair, and nails; including infectious and other causes.
Specific Condition(s)
Dermatitis; Skin fold Dermatitis; skin infections; Dermatosis; Furunculosis, immune-mediated skin disease; nail disease, other; Dermoid sinus: malformation of the skin,
Test Types(s)
various
Type
Condition; Disease/ disorder
System
Skin
Anatomic Location
Skin
HSP Test-Specific Data
The Kennel Club
HSP
HSP Name 2
The Kennel Club
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
Dermatitis; Skin fold Dermatitis; skin infections; Dermatosis; Furunculosis, immune-mediated skin disease; nail disease, other
Specific test type(s)
clinical exam
Recommended
Recommended Comment
Breed club - dermoid sinus check (puppies
Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
United Kingdom
Country code
UK
Additional Information
Special Club for Rhodesian Ridgebacks (Sweden)
HSP
HSP Name 2
Specialklubben Rhodesian Ridgeback Sverige
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
Dermatitis; Skin fold Dermatitis; skin infections; Dermatosis; Furunculosis, immune-mediated skin disease; nail disease, other
Specific test type(s)
clinical exam
Recognized
Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
Sweden
Country code
SE
Additional Information
Est. 3-4 % of puppies have DS
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States
HSP
HSP Name 2
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
Dermatitis; Skin fold Dermatitis; skin infections; Dermatosis; Furunculosis, immune-mediated skin disease; nail disease, other
Specific test type(s)
clinical exam
Recognized
Recognized Comment
Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
United States
Country code
US
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Netherlands
HSP
HSP Name 2
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Nederland
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
Dermatitis; Skin fold Dermatitis; skin infections; Dermatosis; Furunculosis, immune-mediated skin disease; nail disease, other
Specific test type(s)
clinical exam
Required by HSP
Required Comment
Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
Netherlands
Country code
ND
Finnish Ridgeback Association
HSP
HSP Name 2
Suomen Ridgeback - yhdistys ry
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
Dermatitis; Skin fold Dermatitis; skin infections; Dermatosis; Furunculosis, immune-mediated skin disease; nail disease, other
Specific test type(s)
clinical exam;
Recommended
Recognized
Recognized Comment
Preliminary diagnosis is made by visual examination and palpation (touch) and the category of sinus is confirmed using contrast radiography (x-rays). Dogs with Dermoid Sinus should not be bred.
Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
Finland
Country code
FI
Additional Information