Disease Description: A cosmetic condition common to sighthounds characterized by hair loss on the thighs. It is caused by a structural abnormality of the hair follicle.
Inherit Mode: -
Disease Symptom: Signs include hair loss on both thighs, sometimes extending to the chest.
Disease Cause: -
Disease Diagnose: Genetic testing, clinical signs, and skin biopsy can be used to diagnose this condition.
Treat Method: This is a cosmetic condition. There is no known treatment, but some topical medications may help encourage hair regrowth.
Breeder Advice: Follow your veterinarian's advice with regard to bathing, nutrition, and medication
Disease Description Source: Link
| 2019 |
Brunner,M.A.T.,Rüfenacht,S.,Bauer,A.,Erpel,S.,Buchs,N.,Braga-Lagache,S.,Heller,M.,Leeb,T.,Jagannathan,V.,Wiener,D.J.,Welle,M.M.: :
Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds-Revisiting the cause of a well-known disease. PLoS One 14:e0212645, 2019. Pubmed reference: 30794648 . DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212645 . |
| 2007 |
Lord,L.K.,Yaissle,J.E.,Marin,L.,Couto,C.G.: :
Results of a web-based health survey of retired racing Greyhounds. J Vet Intern Med 21:1243-50, 2007. Pubmed reference: 18196733 . |
| 2000 |
Schoning,P,R.,Cowan,L.A.: :
Bald thigh syndrome of Greyhound dogs: gross and microscopic findings. Veterinary Dermatology 11:49-51, 2000. DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-3164.2000.00175.x . |