Inherited myopathy Great Dane type is a hereditary, non-inflammatory myopathy affecting young great Danes. It is a degenerative muscle disorder with an early age of onset.
The first symptoms of the inherited myopathy Great Dane type usually occur before one year of age and it is identified in both sexes. The disorder is characterized by a progressive exercise intolerance, muscle wasting and an exercise-induced tremor. After exercise, affected dogs collapse into sternal recumbent.
Gene Tested : BIN1