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ZINC-RESPONSIVE DERMATOSIS Alopecia and crusting of the face in a
Siberian Husky with zinc-responsive dermatosis. (Courtesy Dr. Stephen Waisglass.)

than sulfate or gluconate, but response has ZINC-RESPONSIVE DERMATOSIS Periocular alopecia, erythema, and crusting
occurred using all forms. If one form is not in a different Siberian Husky with zinc-responsive dermatosis. (Courtesy Dr. Stephen
Waisglass.)
working, try another.
• Zinc plus linoleic acid (e.g., safflower oil)
has been shown to improve skin and coat
condition in normal dogs eating a properly Client Education Lee FF, et al: Localized parakeratotic hyperkeratosis
balanced diet. • Syndrome I: animals should not be used for in sixteen Boston terrier dogs. Vet Dermatol
27:384-390, 2016.
• Avoid confusion regarding zinc formula- breeding purposes. Miller WH Jr, et al: Muller & Kirk’s Small animal
tions. Note whether dosed as mg/kg of the • Syndrome II: nutritional counseling on dermatology, ed 7, St. Louis, 2013, Saunders, pp
compound or mg/kg of elemental zinc. Zinc benefits of feeding good-quality diets 689-691.
sulfate contains 23% elemental zinc (i.e., White SD, et al: Zinc-responsive dermatosis in
2.3 mg elemental zinc/10 mg zinc sulfate); SUGGESTED READING dogs: 41 cases and literature review. Vet Dermatol
zinc gluconate contains 14% elemental zinc. Outerbridge CA: Zinc-responsive dermatosis. Vet Clin 12:101-109, 2001.
North Am Small Anim Pract 43:135-152, 2013.
Technician Tips AUTHOR: Stephen Waisglass, DVM, CertSAD, DACVD
EDITOR: Manon Paradis, DMV, MVSc, DACVD
Zinc supplements are available in many forms ADDITIONAL SUGGESTED
that include chewable tablets, powder, and dog READINGS
biscuits. Remind owners to keep the biscuits Campbell GA, et al: Severe zinc-responsive dermatosis
in a safe place to reduce the risk that the dog in a litter of Pharaoh hounds. J Vet Diagn Invest
overdoses on zinc. 22:663-666, 2010.

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