Disorder - Acral lick dermatitis
Organ Systems InvolvedIntegument
Alternative Names
Acral lick granuloma
Brief Description
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A disease maifested by the animal's excessively licking a localized spot on the skin, especially on the legs and paws
Groups Affected
Gundog
Non Sporting
Terrier
Utility
Breeds Affected
Airedale terrier
Bull terrier
Dobermann
Golden retriever
Great Dane
Irish setter
Labrador retriever
Treatment
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Medical
PubMed References
Acral lick dermatitis
Contributor
Paul McGreevy