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Developmental Myopathy
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Description
This is a rare type of muscle disease that has been reported in a litter of
German Shepherd puppies which had hip dysplasia. It has been suggested as one of
many possible causes of hip dysplasia in young dogs.
Cause
The cause is unknown
Breed Occurrence
This condition has only been reported in young, dysplastic German Shepherd dogs
Signs
Diagnosis
The diagnosis in the reported case was confirmed by examining stained muscle
biopsy samples and noting underdevelopment (called hypotrophy) of Type II muscle
fibres
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for this condition
Prognosis
In myopathies of this type normal function is usually regained so long as the
nerve innervation to the muscle is functioning normally.
Long term problems