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eosinophilic myositis

Post by bawloffire » Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:16 pm

My three year old GWP was just diagnosed today with eosinophilic myositis. Anyone have any experience with this? I am having a hard time finding current information on it. Is the likelihood of him pulling through decent or are the odds against me? What should I expect/prepare myself for? Thanks for any help.

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Re: eosinophilic myositis

Post by kninebirddog » Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:19 pm

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1755
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Re: eosinophilic myositis

Post by jlp8cornell » Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:38 am

Try researching "Masticatory Myositis". You might find more info....

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Re: eosinophilic myositis

Post by KwikIrish » Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:00 am

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Re: eosinophilic myositis

Post by dog dr » Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:16 pm

in my experience prednisone (steroids) are the only thing that will relieve it. I have a client right now that has a dog with it. we have had to do 2 courses of steroids in the last year. each time she responds well. last time was about 2-3 months ago, and no problems since. each dog is different, tho. good luck.
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Re: eosinophilic myositis

Post by bawloffire » Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:23 am

Thanks for the help everyone.
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