Skin Fragility Syndrome

• Talk to your vet about your dog’s ectodermal dysplasia, skin fragility syndrome result so you can plan appropriate care and monitoring.
• Handle your dog gently and provide soft bedding materials such as fleece or foam padding to minimize friction and protect their skin.
• Keep your dog’s environment safe by covering hard floors with rugs or mats and removing rough surfaces or sharp edges that could cause injury.
• If wounds occur, seek veterinary attention promptly to reduce the risk of infection and support healing.

This mutation was first described in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

This disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning that affected dogs must have two copies of the mutation to show clinical signs.

This health condition affects the following breeds

• Chesapeake Bay Retriever