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Dog myositis that is degeneration of muscle can’t transfer to human but is it communicable and transfer to other dog ??? Like can it transfer to healthy dog from infected dog through human intermediation or direct contact with infected dog
No it can’t be transferred to dogs, nor to humans. It is an immune disorder in which the dog’s immune system recognises the dig’s own muscles tissue as foreign and attacks it. Some dogs may be genetically predisposed to immune-mediated diseases and this disease gets triggered by something. Most of the time the trigger is not found. The dog you sent the pictures too had wasted quite of his masticatori muscles, is he still able to eat ? Is he comfortable ? Agressive treatment with steroids help things settle and should make him feel more comfortable. I am not sure if he is on any other medications hence I have suggested to see your vet.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Trick has lost a lot of muscle despite being active and doing daily walks and exercises to keep him fit and strong he also does hydrotherapy but had not been for 4 months because he had wounds so couldn't swim what could cause this he is on daily pre
The most common reason that we will see symptoms like you are describing of a loss of muscle in all legs, but being more affected on one side would be a problem in the nervous system. Most commonly, we will see problems in the neck that affect one side more than the other. I would start with having your veterinarian examine Trick again and perform a full neurological examination. Depending on their findings, the next step may be a consultation with a neurologist. If Trick is only 4 years old, then it is certainly worth doing additional testing to determine what is doing on and if additional treatment could help prevent further muscle loss. Although we can certainly see muscle loss from arthritis, it rarely involves all 4 legs and is not often so asymmetrical that you can tell that one side of the body is worse, so I think it is worth consulting with a neurologist. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My male dog has a very obvious chest muscle on one side but completely flat on the other side! He also has a small fatty lump on the side which hasn't developed. He was born with one eye if that makes a difference (something genetic?)
That is not generally normal to see a discrepancy between the muscle masses. That can indicate disuse, nerve injury, muscle injury or skeletal injury. I recommend to make an appointment to have this evaluated. Often times there is physical therapy to condition the muscle. The doctor will also check for any signs of pain as medication is indicated for that. Lastly, if the mass appears concerning, the doctor will recommend to take a small sample of cells out to look at under the microscope. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My pet is losing her muscle mass in her hind legs and hair what could be wrong
Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. This could be due to arthritis in the back legs, systemic illness such as kidney disease or heart disease, muscle disease, metabolic disease, etc. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine Hope so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would recommend having her blood tested to see if there are any changes that need to be addressed. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My 15 year old dog has a problem to open his mouth widely, he can yawn halfway only. He was examined thoroughly and nothing. What can I do?
There is a condition in older dogs called masticatory myositis. It is an auto immune disease where, for some reason, the immune system attacks the muscles of the cheek. In the early stages, it hurts when the muscles of the cheeks move, and it is pain that stops the mouth from opening. Over time, ongoing damage causes scar tissue to from that stops the muscle from stretching. It could be that Pelu has this condition, and it is treatable with high doses of steroids. I can't say for certain this is what is preventing him from yawning, but you could speak to your vet to see if this could be a cause.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
