[A retrospective study in 45 West Highland White Terriers with skin problems]

Forty-five West Highland White Terriers with skin problems were studied retrospectively. Two disorders occurred frequently. Food allergy was diagnosed in 11 dogs (24%) and atopy in 9 dogs (20%). It was not possible to differentiate between these disorders on the basis of the history and clinical findings. Other diagnoses were demodectic mange (3), dermatomycosis (2), superficial pyoderma (3) and flea-induced dermatosis (3).