What are some common skin disorders in miniature pinchers?

Answer by  krisp (147)

Miniature pinchers can suffer from skin disorders due to allergies to many things, from grass to pollen, to corn in their food. They can also suffer from a mild form of dog acne. Skin irritation can also come from flea bites which can cause severe itching, causing the dog to scratch and chew.

Answer by  aloucks (6)

The most common skin disorder that is seen in miniature pinchers is Sebaceous Adenitis, also known as Alopecia. This is a type of skin condition that causes extreme dryness

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

The only common skin disorder I found with minpins is alopecia, or Sebaceous Adenitis- it is probably inherited, usually only cosmetic, and may be treated with thyroid medications, or anti-seborrhea shampoos and dietary supplements. Anything other than this may be nutritionally caused, parasites or mites.

Answer by  Julie3606 (49)

The most common found in this breed of dog is Alopecia, also known as hair loss. This is usually in conjunction with dandruff from skin inflamation.

Answer by  katharine (3981)

The biggest skin disorder stems from food allergies. Always make sure you are feeding a high quality food without any corn, which a lot of dogs tend to be allergic to.

Answer by  shashi (7)

Rarely has growth problems. possible problem that can happen to this breed is split lip. The tail is usually docked. White spots on the paws are a serious defect