Ichthyosis in dogs
An inherited skin condition where the skin fails to shed normally, so it becomes dry, flaky and covered in scales resembling fish skin. It is usually lifelong and can leave the skin greasy, rough and prone to infection.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Ichthyosis, including Dogue de Bordeaux. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.1 to 11.1 years.
Ichthyosis in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- skin condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Ichthyosis is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Ichthyosis (1), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.