Dermatomyositis (DMS)¹ is an autoimmune disease of the skin and muscle that occurs in both humans and dogs. In dogs, DMS is most often diagnosed in Shetland Sheepdogs and Collies and is caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors.

Dermatomyositis is an inherited disease of the skin, muscles, and blood vessels that causes dramatic inflammation of these tissues in the body. The affected breeds are Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, and dogs that are mixes of these breeds. In dogs with this genetic trait in their DNA, the expression of this disease is variable.

Dermatomyositis, abbreviated DMS, is an autoimmune disease of both the skin (derma-) and muscles (myo-) that occurs in both humans and dogs, especially collies and Shetland sheepdogs. The disease is characterized by the appearance of …

2021年4月6日 · Dermatomyositis in dogs is a hereditary, immune-mediated disease that affects the skin and, sometimes, the muscles and blood vessels. The disease is most common in Collies,...

Dermatomyositis (DMS) is an immune-mediated disorder that affects skin and muscle in the Collie and Shetland Sheepdog. Phenotype: Affected dogs typically display hair loss and crusty/scaly skin lesions on the face, ears, tip of the tail and/or bony prominences of the legs and feet. Lesions may appear in adulthood or as early as 12 weeks of age.

Dermatomyositis (DMS) is an autoimmune disease affecting the skin and muscle that is often diagnosed in different degrees in Shetland Sheepdogs and Collies. In most case skin lesions involving hair loss and crusty scabs in areas such as the …

Dermatomyositis (DMS) is an inherited inflammatory disease of the skin and muscle. It is most commonly found in Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs, although in Shelties, muscle involvement is less often seen than in Collies.

In 1990, I was introduced to Dermatomyositis. At that time, very few breeders, veterinarians, and researchers knew much about the disease in dogs (as with many hereditary diseases, DMS also affects humans). I had a litter of two puppies: a dog and a bitch. Both were striking as puppies, and the bitch was something special.

2019年5月2日 · DMS is still widespread and affects Collies and Shelties in numbers that are alarming. The symptoms are the same and can differ from dog to dog. Remember, DMS is an auto-immune related disease. This is a two-part disease affecting skin, muscle or both. It …

Dermatomyositis in dogs is a hereditary, immune-mediated disease that affects the skin and, sometimes, the muscles and blood vessels. The disease is most common in Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, and mixes of those breeds. It mostly affects young dogs, though it can develop in adult dogs, as well.