Akita
Granulomatous Sebaceous Adenitis · Sebadenitis der Haut · Sebaceous Gland Disease · Granulomatöse Sebadenitis · Talgdrüsenadenitis
Sebaceous adenitis is an inflammatory skin disorder where the dog's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the sebaceous glands, which are the glands responsible for producing natural skin oils. Without these oils, the skin loses its protective moisture barrier, leading to severe dryness and damage to the hair follicles.
Symptoms usually appear in young to middle-aged dogs and include progressive hair loss, thick silvery dandruff or scales, matted fur, and sometimes a strong, unpleasant skin odor.
This is a lifelong condition that cannot be cured, but it can be managed with regular medicated baths, topical oils, and supportive medications. Lifetime treatment and management costs typically range from €3,000 to €10,000.
More conditions affecting the General / metabolic.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
