I agree that it is probably myositis--although one can always hope it is something else. Myositis is an autoimmune condition and is usually just the beginning of a life time (a short life time) of health problems. Few puppies who develop this condition live past 6 years of age--if that.
I had a ruby puppy bitch born about 7 1/2 years ago who developed the same symptoms at 6 weeks of age. This was a puppy from my big disaster litter--the one that I have mentioned in the past. My vet took one look at the puppy and knew what it was. I believe simple bloodwork confirmed it. The only thing they did was put her on steroids for 2 weeks--nothing else at all. She got gradually better until all her symptoms were gone. The steroid dosage for treatment is very high and the puppy must be weaned off the steroids slowly when better. Treatment wasn't expensive at all. I gave the puppy away to a couple who loved having dogs with special needs because I knew the overall chance for a long or healthy life for such a puppy are quite slim. They kept in contact with me for a few years and she was moderately healthy, but I've since lost touch with them. I really doubt she is still alive at 7+ years of age but I suppose anything is possible. I do hope and pray this puppy doesn't have myositis. I have an article about this condition that was studied in a group of Cavaliers. If you are interested, please contact me privately. Laura Lang ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
