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This is called syndrome I of zinc-responsive skin diseases. <br><br>

This is called syndrome I of zinc-responsive skin diseases. <br><br>

Syndrome II occurs in rapidly growing dogs that are fed zinc deficient diets high in phytates or minerals (e.g. calcium), or diets oversupplemented with minerals and vitamins that interfere with zinc absorption.

Syndrome II occurs in rapidly growing dogs that are fed zinc deficient diets high in phytates or minerals (e.g. calcium), or diets oversupplemented with minerals and vitamins that interfere with zinc absorption.

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|l1=Zinc Deficiency

|q2=How should the dog be treated, and how soon would resolution of clinical signs be expected?

|q2=How should the dog be treated, and how soon would resolution of clinical signs be expected?

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Dogs that develop spontaneously occurring hypothyroidism may develop clinical and histological signs of zinc-responsive skin disease. <br>

Dogs that develop spontaneously occurring hypothyroidism may develop clinical and histological signs of zinc-responsive skin disease. <br>

These dogs may fail to respond to zinc supplementation if their hypothyroidism is not diagnosed and treated.

These dogs may fail to respond to zinc supplementation if their hypothyroidism is not diagnosed and treated.

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|l3=Hypothyroidism

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