Cutaneous Lymphoma in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Cutaneous Lymphoma
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

Cutaneous lymphoma is an uncommon type of lymphoma in dogs. It is manifested by hair loss accompanied by visible bumps on the affected areas of the skin. The condition also affects the gums, lips, and foot pads. The lesions are itchy and may appear as a single lump or large areas of bruised skin that may be hairless and/or ulcerated. Although they affect only the skin and mucus membranes, the lymphoma may be an indication of a systemic problem. A biopsy can help diagnose the problem particularly when a dog is not responding to treatment. Treatment will depend on the extent of the lesions. Surgery or radiation therapy may be indicated for single lesions. Chemotherapy may be indicated for generalized forms of the lymphoma.

Breeds exposed to Cutaneous Lymphoma – Research Reference
Boston Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Retriever Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Lhasa Apso Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Chihuahua Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Gordon Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Clumber Spaniel Cross – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
British Bulldog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pug Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Shih Tzu Cross – (Kaswan & Salisbury 1990)
Miniature Doberman Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pekingese Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Pinscher Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
West Highland White Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Schnauzer Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Yorkshire Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Kerry Blue Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cavoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Spoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Sealyham Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Welsh Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Poodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bull Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cocker Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Schnauzer – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Retriever – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Pug – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bloodhound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Boston Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
British Bulldog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Chihuahua – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Gordon Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Kerry Blue – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Lhasa Apso – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Pinscher – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pekingese – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Yorkshire Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
West Highland White Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Doberman – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pinscher – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bloodhound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Samoyed Cross – (Kaswan & Salisbury 1990)
Sealyham Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Spoodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cocker Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Pinscher Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Welsh Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bull Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Clumber Spaniel – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
Samoyed – (Kaswan & Salisbury 1990)
Shih Tzu – (Kaswan & Salisbury 1990)
Dachshund – Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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