Article
Inherited myopathy of great Danes.
The Journal of small animal practice - 1 May 2006
Lujan Feliu-Pascual A, Lujan Feliu-Pascual A, Shelton G D, Targett M P, Long S N, Comerford E J, McMillan C, Davies D, Rusbridge C, Mellor D, Chang K C, Anderson T J
Abstract excerpt
A hereditary, non-inflammatory myopathy occurring in young great Danes with distinctive histological features in muscle biopsy specimens is reviewed. Onset of clinical signs is usually before one year of age and both sexes are affected. Clinical signs are characterised by exercise intolerance, muscle wasting, and an exercise-induced tremor. Although most affected dogs have a severe form of the disease, occasional...
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