Pemphigus foliaceus in two Shetland sheepdog littermates.
Two female Shetland Sheepdog littermates simultaneously developed pemphigus foliaceus at 6 months of age. Three other littermates were not affected. One bitch (tricolored) was not treated, and the disease has remained active for 2 years. The other bitch (blue merle) has been successfully managed with glucocorticoids and gold salts.
Noxon
J O
JO
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames 50011.
Myers
R K
RK
D000818:Animals; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000235:genetics*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D010375:Pedigree; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary*