Species: Dog
Condition: Masticatory Muscle Myositis – Eosinophilic Myositis
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Masticatory muscle myositis is a condition in which the jaw muscles become painful and swollen. These muscles have a unique protein composition, which your dog’s immune system misidentifies as a threat. If left untreated the muscles will decay and your dog will have increasing difficulty eating. Your vet will prescribe medication to relieve the swelling and allow your dog to regain the use of their jaw and therefore to eat properly. This treatment is effective in most cases although it may need to be given on a long-term basis. Your dog is likely to be able to enjoy a good quality of life but should not be used for breeding.
Breeds exposed to Masticatory Muscle Myositis – Eosinophilic Myositis – Research Reference
German Shepherd Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Red and White Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Masticatory Muscle Myositis – Eosinophilic Myositis or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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