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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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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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A 3-year-old female Siberian husky dog is presented for the complaint of ‘crusties’. The owner reports the dog has pruritic crusty lesions on the face and ears. On dermatological examination, the lesions around the eyes are symmetrical, and similar lesions are present on the ear margins, chin, ears, footpads, and pressure points. The skin is thickened and hyperkeratotic crusting is present. The dog is healthy otherwise. The dog is fed a complete and balanced diet. Two littermates, owned by other people, have similar lesions.


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