Sebaceous Adenitis
Sebaceous adenitis (SA) is a hereditary skin disease in which the sebaceous glands become inflamed, often leading to progressive loss of hair. The disease is primarily seen in Standard Poodles, Akitas and Samoyeds, although there have been reported cases in a number of other breeds as well as mixed breeds. The disease can develop during a wide age range, with age of onset documented as early as one year and as late as twelve years. For more information, see: https://www.ofa.org/diseases/other-diseases/sebaceous-adenitis.
A minimum of two small skin biopsies are taken from the top of the head down the midline near the shoulders if there are no clinical signs of SA. If there is hair loss and scaling on the dog, the biopsies are taken from the affected areas.
After the second birthday and annually thereafter for dogs in a breeding program.
Your veterinarian can take the biopsies. These are then sent to a certified veterinary dermatopathologist. For a list of the currently certified dermatopathologists, go to CHIC pages at: https://www.ofa.org/diseases/other-diseases/sebaceous-adenitis.
An OFA SA evaluation is one of four tests available to fulfill the health elective to obtain a CHIC number in Standard Poodles.
This is a Recommended Test for:
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