Do your English bulldog pups suffer from Flank Alopecia, a seasonal flank baldness? If they do, here’s a vet’s advice on how to treat these issues appropriately.
According to the original uploader on YouTube, “Bulldog Alopecia means Hair loss, or baldness. Bulldog Flank alopecia is also known as bulldog seasonal baldness. Bulldog flank alopecia is associated with a shorter period of sunlight due to the changing of the seasons.”
“The reduced sunlight exposure affects your English bulldog hair follicle, thus slowing or stopping your bulldog hair growth. This seasonal effect is thought to be influenced by melatonin and prolactin hormone production, which may also be associated with follicular hormone receptors localized to your bulldog flank area.”
“Bulldog flank alopecia is more of a cosmetic skin condition and is not generally associated with a medical problem. Thus, I don’t advise therapeutic action, but for owners of bulldog who opt to treat this condition, I suggest exposure to light (similar to the type of light used for humans with seasonal mood disorders) and Melatonin supplementation.” Take a look at this informational video on page 2 below.
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