Ichthyosis (Jack Russell Terrier Type) affects dogs and is an inherited condition of the skin. This disorder is characterised by parchment like scaling of the skin generalised over the whole body, but easily visible in the non or lightly haired regions of the abdomen. Present from birth, scaling skin can persist into adulthood and may result in secondary infections including ear infections. The pads of the dogs feet may also show signs of skin overgrowth and nails may be soft. Ichthyosis (Jack Russell Terrier Type) does not typically cause hair loss. Treatment for this condition focuses on reducing complications and improving the health of the skin through oral and topical medications.