title: Skin diseases of the Chinese Shar-Pei.
abstract: This article deals with the unique skin disorders seen only in the Shar-Pei. The difference between skin diseases in Shar-Pei and other breeds is described. Prevention and treatment are discussed. Suggestions are given to alter the breed's anatomy slightly to decrease the genetic predisposition to certain dermatoses.
authors: Department of Dermatology School of Medicine, Stanford University, California.
authors: G H
authors: GH
authors: Muller
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D001947:Breeding; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics; D004285:Dogs; D004774:Entropion / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary*