Myotonia in related Chow Chow dogs
- 1 August 1977
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Taylor & Francis in New Zealand Veterinary Journal
- Vol. 25 (8) , 217-220
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00480169.1977.34409
Abstract
A myopathy associated with myotonia was observed in three related Chow Chow dogs. The clinical signs were first noticed at 2 to 3 months of age. They included muscle spasm and stiffness of gait which decreased in severity with exercise. Electromyographic findings and the demonstration of a muscle percussion dimple confirmed the presence of myotonia. Dystrophic changes were observed in muscle biopsies but histochemical techniques did not demonstrate fibre type changes. An inherited aetiology was suspected but not confirmed.Keywords
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