Uveodermatological syndrome in dogs: A review of diagnosis, management, and ophthalmic patient needs

Uveodermatological syndrome is a widely recognised disease that continues to raise significant concern among both veterinarians and pet owners. Its aetiology, although still unclear, is believed to involve an autoimmune origin and genetic predisposition. The most common clinical signs include skin d...

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Main Authors: P Zubricky, A Balicka, Z Drahovska, M Lapsanska, A Trbolova
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Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2025-06-01
Series:Veterinární Medicína
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Online Access:https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-202506-0001_uveodermatological-syndrome-in-dogs-a-review-of-diagnosis-management-and-ophthalmic-patient-needs.php
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description Uveodermatological syndrome is a widely recognised disease that continues to raise significant concern among both veterinarians and pet owners. Its aetiology, although still unclear, is believed to involve an autoimmune origin and genetic predisposition. The most common clinical signs include skin depigmentation, alopecia, poliosis, and, most frequently, granulomatous panuveitis. Affected dogs often develop secondary complications owing to persistent intraocular inflammation, such as cataracts and glaucoma. Although immunosuppressive therapy often yields a favourable response, recurrence is commonly observed. In some cases, uveodermatological syndrome presents a clinical challenge, as patients may experience adverse effects from medications, without which irreversible blindness may ensue.
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spelling doaj-art-eff2dd3feff5433097cfa3dfbc36eaed2025-08-20T02:46:23ZengCzech Academy of Agricultural SciencesVeterinární Medicína0375-84271805-93922025-06-0170618519510.17221/10/2025-VETMEDvet-202506-0001Uveodermatological syndrome in dogs: A review of diagnosis, management, and ophthalmic patient needsP Zubricky0A Balicka1https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4539-1497Z Drahovska2M Lapsanska3A Trbolova4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9195-3306Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovak RepublicSmall Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovak RepublicSmall Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovak RepublicSmall Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovak RepublicSmall Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovak RepublicUveodermatological syndrome is a widely recognised disease that continues to raise significant concern among both veterinarians and pet owners. Its aetiology, although still unclear, is believed to involve an autoimmune origin and genetic predisposition. The most common clinical signs include skin depigmentation, alopecia, poliosis, and, most frequently, granulomatous panuveitis. Affected dogs often develop secondary complications owing to persistent intraocular inflammation, such as cataracts and glaucoma. Although immunosuppressive therapy often yields a favourable response, recurrence is commonly observed. In some cases, uveodermatological syndrome presents a clinical challenge, as patients may experience adverse effects from medications, without which irreversible blindness may ensue.https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-202506-0001_uveodermatological-syndrome-in-dogs-a-review-of-diagnosis-management-and-ophthalmic-patient-needs.phpautoimmune diseasescaninedepigmentationuveitis
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A Trbolova
Uveodermatological syndrome in dogs: A review of diagnosis, management, and ophthalmic patient needs
Veterinární Medicína
autoimmune diseases
canine
depigmentation
uveitis
title Uveodermatological syndrome in dogs: A review of diagnosis, management, and ophthalmic patient needs
title_full Uveodermatological syndrome in dogs: A review of diagnosis, management, and ophthalmic patient needs
title_fullStr Uveodermatological syndrome in dogs: A review of diagnosis, management, and ophthalmic patient needs
title_full_unstemmed Uveodermatological syndrome in dogs: A review of diagnosis, management, and ophthalmic patient needs
title_short Uveodermatological syndrome in dogs: A review of diagnosis, management, and ophthalmic patient needs
title_sort uveodermatological syndrome in dogs a review of diagnosis management and ophthalmic patient needs
topic autoimmune diseases
canine
depigmentation
uveitis
url https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-202506-0001_uveodermatological-syndrome-in-dogs-a-review-of-diagnosis-management-and-ophthalmic-patient-needs.php
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