Ectodermal dysplasia/Skin fragility syndrome (ED/SFS)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 8484

At birth, the skin of affected dogs is abnormally pale and translucent on ears, feet, nose and mouth area. Spontaneous sloughing of the nose and footpad epithelium and bleeding of ear tips occur if traumatized. Lips and facial skin layers also slough when rubbed or licked by mother. Affected dogs have to be euthanized.

Method	sequencing
Breed list	Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Heredity	autosomal recessive
Duration	1 - 2 weeks after arrival of the sample in the lab