Polymyositis
A primary myositis involving muscle cell degeneration, necrosis, and apoptosis. It is thought to be mediated by cytotoxic lymphocyte mechanisms. However, disease in German Wire-Haired Pointer dogs has not explicitly demonstrated the presence of antibodies against skeletal muscle.
Age of Onset: Any age of animal can be affected, however, disease is rare in younger animals
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Variable
Variable
Clinical Signs:
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Reluctance to move
Posture and Appearance
Crouched posture
Lowered head carriage
Movement
Generalized weakness
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Megaesophagus
Painful Sensation
May be painful on palpation of musculature
Other
Anorexia
Fever
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Reluctance to move
Posture and Appearance
Crouched posture
Lowered head carriage
Movement
Generalized weakness
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Megaesophagus
Painful Sensation
May be painful on palpation of musculature
Other
Anorexia
Fever
Muscle
Unknown
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