ichthyosis

Hi everyone, super excited to be a new addition to this forum! I'm in Ontario, Canada and am looking for a puppy to join the family. Currently the breeders I am considering are: Blastem Kennels and Down to Earth Goldens. I was wondering if anyone was able to find OFA clearances on the dogs...

My puppy Jude who is 8 months old, approaching 9 months in April... He has really bad dandruff. I brush him daily, and when I sweep the floors there is always a huge pile of his dandruff flakes. Should I start mixing his food with coconut oil to help with his skin? I've tried oatmeal baths and...

Hi, I've never participated in a forum before, but I feel the need to share my experience and get some feedback from others with a similar problem. We are based in the UK and our lovely Retriever, Dino, has Ichthyosis. He is now 3 years old and was diagnosed when he was 14 months old...

Hello, I am new to the forum, and could use some assistance in understanding the K9 Data. I am looking a getting a puppy in which Sire is a carrier of Ichthyosis and Dam is "affected" with Ichthyosis. Should I not invest in a puppy from these parents? How "bad" does this affect goldens? I...