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Symmetric Lupoid Onychodystrophy in Dogs

Symmetric lupoid onychodystrophy causes abnormal, fragile and painful nails.

Symmetric lupoid onychodystrophy causes abnormal, fragile and painful nails. Diagnosis guides management that may need to continue long term.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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