Mitochondrial Myopathy
Myopathies are a diverse group of disorders affecting skeletal muscles. Jack Russell Terriers have been reported with a non-inflammatory myopathy suspected to be the result of mitochondrial dysfunction.
Age of Onset: Less than 6 months of age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs progress over time
Clinical signs progress over time
Clinical Signs:
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Progressive exercise-intolerance
Stunted growth
Movement
Shortened hind-limb stride
Bunny hopping gait
Ataxia following exercise
Muscle Atrophy
Generalized muscle atrophy
Other
Elevated creatinine kinase
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Progressive exercise-intolerance
Stunted growth
Movement
Shortened hind-limb stride
Bunny hopping gait
Ataxia following exercise
Muscle Atrophy
Generalized muscle atrophy
Other
Elevated creatinine kinase
Diffuse muscle
Unknown
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